Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Dryland Plant Community Traits in a Changing World
The School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (F&ES) at Yale University is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to contribute to investigations into how plant traits of species from North American drylands have changed historically as a means to develop insights into how those species will respond to future climate change. Some potential questions we are interested in answering are: 1. How have leaf and root traits changed over time in response to increased drought and elevated CO2 associated with changing climate? 2. Are stress-tolerant species more resilient to climate change (e.g. has there been less change in leaf traits and root morphology in these species)? 3. Are trait responses to drought and CO2 contingent on growth form and geographic location? The project is being conducted collaboratively between F&ES and the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) and funded by the Cullman Joint Doctoral Program. The postdoctoral scientist will have primary responsibility for collecting and analyzing the trait data and in collaboration with F&ES and NYBG faculty writing manuscripts for submission to journals. The ideal applicant will have a Ph.D and background and strong interests in plant and community ecology and a record of high-quality research productivity. Previous research experience in trait-based community ecology is highly desirable, but not required. The successful applicant will have demonstrated the ability to work both as an independent investigator and as a team member. Please send a cover letter, full CV, pdf(s) of relevant publications, and the names of 3 references (with phone numbers and email addresses) to William Lauenroth. One of your references must be your doctoral advisor. Please send all materials via email to: William K. Lauenroth, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University [email protected]. Yale University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
