The Global Change Ecology Lab (GCEL, Dr. Scott Ferrenberg, PI) within the
Department of Biology, New Mexico State
University, Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a post-doctoral scientist with strong
quantitative skills and an interest in dryland
and/or forest ecology. The GCEL has a broad goal of understanding how
populations and communities of plants, microbes, and
animals interact with global change pressures, and what these interactions mean
for ecosystem functioning. Work within the
GCEL ranges from tests of ecological theory to questions and research aimed at
improving ecological modeling and resource
management. The incoming post-doc will have the flexibility to identify novel
research aims, but will also join a funded
project aimed at determining the vulnerability of dryland plants and ecosystem
functions to climate change and disturbance
interactions across multiple deserts of western North America. The Post-doc
will also help to lead an upcoming, large-group
synthesis effort regarding ecosystem functions and resource pulses in arid
ecosystems. The ideal candidate will have a
strong record of leading and publishing science, strong quantitative skills,
and the ability to occasionally join field
crews working in remote field locations and adverse weather conditions (i.e.,
desert and high elevation environments across
western North America). The proposed start date is spring of 2018, but
applications from candidates who are scheduled to
complete their Ph.D. training by the summer of 2018 will also be considered.
Initial funding is for one year with continued
support possible based on available funding. Applications are due on 3/15/18.
Further details and information on how to
apply can be found at http://bit.ly/GCEL_PD
