*Amazonian indigenous people, cultural change, and biodiversity:
Postdoctoral Position*
Join an exciting team on a unique project investigating the
consequences on biodiversity of cultural changes in Amazonian
indigenous communities. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for
an 18 mo postdoctoral position, jointly based in Stanford
University (USA) and Toulouse University (France).
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to an
NSF- funded project, by developing a mathematical model of the
hunting practices of Makusi and Wapichana people in Southern Guyana
and northern Brazil. Duties will include integration and synthesis
of existing socioeconomic, hunting and environmental data sets,
statistical analyses, model building, and manuscript preparation.
Opportunities to develop independent research projects using data
generated by the project are encouraged.
Qualifications: A PhD with a background in ecology/evolution,
demonstrated interest in the broader questions in social studies and
tropical systems, a proven publication record especially in
mathematical modeling, and strong motivation. Research experience in
social systems is desirable.
Employment Conditions: The starting date is negotiable between July
and August 2009. We will offer a competitive salary commensurate
with the experience of the successful candidate.
To Apply: Please send a single PDF file containing letter of
application with statement of interest, CV and two letters of
reference to Jose Fragoso (frag...@stanford.edu), with cc to Jerome
Chave (ch...@cict.fr). For full consideration, apply by June 15
2009. The position will remain open until filled.
