Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Virginia Effects of climate change on outbreak dynamics of forest-defoliating insects
I invite applications for a postdoctoral scientist to conduct NSF-funded research on the effects of climate change on the outbreak dynamics of a variety of forest-defoliating insect species. Competitive salary and benefits will be provided for up to 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. I am looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in conducting quantitative analysis of outbreak and climate time-series data. Applicants should possess (or be on the verge of possessing) a PhD in ecology or a closely related field. Experience with spectral analysis, autoregressive models, state-space models, Bayesian statistics, and ability to write code in Matlab and/or R are desirable but not required. The position will be based at Blandy Experimental Farm, a University of Virginia field station affiliated with the Department of Environmental Sciences. Blandy is located 60 miles west of Washington D.C. in the Shenandoah Valley, which offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity (e.g., hiking, canoeing). The start date is flexible, but preferably will be no later than January, 2011. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter (expressing your background, accomplishments, and research interests), CV, representative publications, and contact information for three references. Applications should be sent to Dr. Kyle Haynes at hay...@virginia.edu.
