[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions at ORNL: Soil Modeling and Tropical Root Allocation/Function

[Will Cook]

I don't think these have made it to Ecolog-L yet...

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Two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

1) Multi-Assumption Soil Modeling

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science (TES) group at ORNL is seeking an 
individual with a passion for studying the natural world, motivated to 
take on the challenge of synthesizing, building, and testing alternate 
process assumptions within a model of soil organic matter dynamics.  A 
major component of this role will be to develop a model of soil organic 
matter dynamics within the Multi-Assumption Architecture and Testbed 
(MAAT, https://github.com/walkeranthonyp/MAAT), a state-of-the-art 
modeling code that embraces uncertainty related to multiple hypotheses 
and alternate model structures. The role is intended to be flexible to 
allow you to explore your interests within the context of investigating 
alternative models of soil organic matter dynamics. You will be joining 
a diverse team of ecosystem ecologists using empirical and modeling 
tools, working at the cutting edge of above-and-below-ground 
biogeochemical interactions. You will have the opportunity to travel and 
work with a number of world-class partner research groups.


Apply at:  http://bit.ly/MAAT-ORNL

2) Tropical Root Allocation and Function

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science (TES) group at ORNL is seeking an 
individual with a passion for studying the natural world, motivated to 
take on the challenge of synthesizing data and building models to 
understand tropical forest resource acquisition, use, and allocation; 
with a focus below ground.  A major component of this role will be the 
synthesis and analysis of root and other data from key partners in the 
ForestGEO (https://forestgeo.si.edu/) and GEM 
(http://gem.tropicalforests.ox.ac.uk/) networks to help inform the 
development and evaluation of resource acquisition and allocation 
modules in the new Functionally Assembled Terrestrial Ecosystem 
Simulator (FATES).  The role is intended to be flexible to allow you to 
explore your interests within the context of investigating alternative 
models of soil organic matter dynamics. You will be joining a diverse 
team of ecosystem ecologists using empirical and modeling tools, working 
at the cutting edge of above-and-below-ground resource interactions. You 
will have the opportunity to travel and work with a number of 
world-class partner research groups.  Applicants must have received 
their PhD degree within five years of the date of application and must 
complete all degree requirements before starting the appointment.


Apply at:  http://bit.ly/NGEET-ORNL

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Will Cook - Durham, NC

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions at Oak Ridge National Lab: Soil organic matter modeling and root data synthesis

[Ben Sulman]

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is
seeking applications for two postdoctoral research positions:

*1. Synthesizing, building, and testing alternate process assumptions
within a model of soil organic matter dynamics.*
https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-Multi-Assumption-Soil-Modeling-TN-37831/520379400/

Understanding soil organic matter dynamics in ecosystems is challenged by
the by plethora of alternative hypotheses represented among existing
decomposition models. The Ecosystem Science group at ORNL (Advisor: Anthony
Walker, Co-Advisors: Ben Sulman, Melanie Mayes) is seeking a post-doctoral
research candidate for an exciting new opportunity to synthesize process
knowledge and computational models to further understand the sources of
variability and uncertainty in our understanding of soil organic matter
decomposition. A major component of the role will be to:

Develop a model of soil organic matter dynamics within the Multi-Assumption
Architecture and Testbed (MAAT, https://github.com/walkeranthonyp/MAAT), a
state-of-the-art modeling code that embraces uncertainty related to
multiple hypotheses and alternate model structures.

A starting point will be the Microbial Enzyme Decomposition (MEND) model
and E3SM Land Model (ELM) soil decomposition schemes, with the expectation
to investigate additional alternative process assumptions.

The role is intended to be flexible to allow you to explore your interests
within the context of investigating alternative models of soil organic
matter dynamics. You will be joining a diverse team of ecosystem ecologists
using empirical and modeling tools, working at the cutting edge of
above-and-below-ground biogeochemical interactions. You will have the
opportunity to travel and work with a number of world-class partner
research groups.

Qualities essential for the position are:

   - Passion for understanding the natural world
   - Advanced programming skills in R
   - Research experience in soil organic matter dynamics or biogeochemistry
   - Excellent written and oral communication
   - A demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals
   - Self-motivation and goal setting
   - Ability to work as a team player
   - PhD in ecology, soil-science, or related field

 Desirable skills are:

   - Experience in sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification
   statistical techniques
   - Experience developing terrestrial ecosystem models
   - Programming skills in FORTRAN
   - Experience developing environmental or biogeochemical models from
   scratch


*2. Synthesizing data and building models to understand tropical forest
resource acquisition, use, and allocation; with a focus below ground.*

https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-Tropical-Root-Allocation-and-Function-TN-37831/520369500

Understanding resource acquisition, use, and allocation remains challenged
by a lack of root related data, especially in tropical forests. Roots are
fundamental for plant resource acquisition and survival, yet datasets are
scarce and scattered across research groups. The Ecosystem Science group at
ORNL (Advisor: Anthony Walker) and the multi-lab Next Generation Ecosystem
Experiment (NGEE) - Tropics are seeking a post-doctoral research candidate
for an exciting new opportunity to synthesize knowledge and data with key
partners to further understand the role of roots in tropical forest
resource acquisition, use, and allocation. A major component of the role
will be:

   - Synthesis and analysis of root and other data from key partners in the
   ForestGEO (https://forestgeo.si.edu/) and GEM (
   http://gem.tropicalforests.ox.ac.uk/) networks to help inform the
   development and evaluation of resource acquisition and allocation modules
   in the new Functionally Assembled Terrestrial Ecosystem Simulator (FATES).

The role is intended to be flexible to allow the successful candidate to
explore her or his interests within the scope of the role. Possible
research areas include:

   - Development of empirical and conceptual models of tropical forest
   resource acquisition, use, and allocation
   - Developing methods to scale function from individual roots to
   ecosystems

You will be joining a diverse team of empirical and modeling ecosystem
ecologists, working at the cutting edge of above-and-below-ground resource
interactions. The role will involve the opportunity to travel and work with
many world-class partner research groups.

 Qualities essential for the position are:

   - Passion for understanding the natural world
   - Excellent written and oral communication
   - Excellent inter-personal skills
   - Willingness to travel on a regular basis
   - A demonstrated ability to publish in quality peer-reviewed journals
   - Self-motivation and goal setting
   - Ability to work as a team player
   - PhD in ecology, botany, or related field earned within the last five
   years
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[ECOLOG-L] Two Postdoc Positions in Biodiversity Informatics at Arizona State University

[Nico Franz]

The Biodiversity Knowledge Integration Center (BioKIC) at Arizona State 
University (ASU) invites applications for two postdoctoral research scholar 
positions in biodiversity informatics. The positions are part of a new 
Biodiversity Data Science Initiative launched at ASU and led by Beckett Sterner 
and Nico Franz. The initiative will focus on building an innovative web 
platform that leverages theoretical advancements and prototype software for 
taxonomic concept alignment (https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syw023), with the 
goal to establish a scalable taxonomic intelligence service that will carry 
value for scientific audiences, science publishers, government agencies, and 
environmental consulting firms. The platform will accelerate the growth of 
high-quality, reproducible biological data by driving the adoption of taxonomic 
intelligence metadata in scientific datasets and journals.

Position 1 ad: https://sols.asu.edu/sites/default/files/job_12575.pdf

Position 2 ad: https://sols.asu.edu/sites/default/files/job_12643.pdf

We are committed to open science and an inclusive, equitable, and team-oriented 
work environment that promotes the candidate's career and personal advancement. 
The Biodiversity Data Science Initiative is located within the School of Life 
Sciences and Natural History Collections at Arizona State University. This 
setting offers a supportive and stimulating environment, with a diverse 
collection of faculty with expertise across the life and computational 
sciences, as well as access to excellent academic and computing resources. The 
Initiative is further supported by faculty from ASU's School of Computing, 
Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering and external experts in data 
science for systematic biology. In addition, the postdoctoral researcher will 
be able to take advantage of multiple seminar series and a large community of 
faculty, postdocs, and students. Arizona State University offers a rich 
environment for early-career researchers and a wide range of support programs 
for postdocs.

Exploratory e-mail inquiries are strongly encouraged. Interested applicants 
should send a one-page research statement, clearly indicating their 
qualifications and motivation to join the project, Curriculum Vitae, and 
contact information for three references to nico.fr...@asu.edu and 
bster...@asu.edu. The review of applications is rolling until the search is 
closed. The start date is flexible, with a preference for January 1, 2019.

Salary is commensurate with experience, with a range of $55,000 to 75,000 
annually, plus ASU benefits, for exceptionally well qualified applicants. 
Reasonable relocation funds are available.

[ECOLOG-L] Two Postdoc Positions in Macroecology and Global Change Biology

[Marta Jarzyna]

Applications are invited for two postdoctoral researcher positions in the
Jarzyna lab (opening August 2018; http://www.majarzyna.com/) in the
Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State
University (OSU). 

Position 1 (Biodiversity Change): The successful candidate will conduct
research in the broad area of macroecology and large scale biodiversity
change. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, spatial
and temporal scaling of biodiversity and its change, trait-based
biogeography, and implications of global change for biodiversity. An ability
to traverse community-level and species-level perspectives and to address
processes at different spatial and temporal scales are particularly welcome.

Position 2 (ButterflyNet): The successful candidate will join an ongoing
NSF-funded project ButterflyNet—a collaboration with researchers from
Harvard University, City University of New York, Georgetown University, and
the University of Florida. ButterflyNet’s goals are to produce the first
fully resolved species-level phylogeny of butterflies and synthesize
available databases on host associations, reproductive and life-history
traits, ecological characteristics such as habitat associations and
mobility, and patterns of geographic distributions. Potential research
projects include butterfly assemblage dynamics, trait-environment
relationships, implications of global change for butterfly diversity, and
biogeography and evolution of butterflies. Knowledge of butterfly biology
and ecology is welcome, but not essential.

Both positions offer thematic flexibility and in their application letter
candidates should briefly describe their preferred area of activity.
Question-driven research and creative ideas are valued. Required
qualifications are a Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, statistics,
mathematics, or closely related fields. A solid working knowledge of
ecological modeling, GIS or remote sensing, and statistics are required for
both positions. Candidates with strong experience in hierarchical modeling
and species distribution modeling will be given preference. Candidates must
have excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as
an established record of high productivity. Both positions are available as
early as September 1, 2018 (start date is negotiable) for the duration of
one year, with possibility of extension to a second year depending on
satisfactory performance and funding availability.  

To apply please send, in one pdf, a cover letter clearly stating which
position the candidate is applying for and addressing how the candidate’s
expertise meets the position requirements listed above, CV, and contact info
(phone and email) for three referees to majarz...@gmail.com. In the subject
of all emails, please include your name and the position the candidate is
applying for (e.g., “Application for Biodiversity Change Postdoc:
LASTNAME”). The final selection process will begin on August 15, 2018 and
will continue until both positions are filled. Please send all inquiries to
Dr. Jarzyna at majarz...@gmail.com. Dr. Jarzyna passionately believes that a
diverse team will enable a broader perspective and enhance creativity, and
strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and otherwise
underrepresented candidates.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and
intellectually diverse environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity,
national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. 

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions in Australia

[Corey Bradshaw]

With the official start of the new ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian 
Biodiversity and Heritage 
(EpicAustralia.org) in July, I am pleased to announce two new CABAH-funded 
postdoctoral positions 
(a.k.a. Research Associates) in my global ecology lab at Flinders University in 
Adelaide (Flinders 
Modelling Node).

One of these positions is a little different, and represents something of an 
experiment. The Research 
Associate in Palaeo-Vegetation Modelling is being restricted to women 
candidates; in other words, we’re 
only accepting applications from women for this one. In a quest to improve the 
gender balance in my lab 
and in universities in general, this is a step in the right direction.

The project itself is not overly prescribed, but we would like something along 
the following lines of 
inquiry:

Quantifying the impact of climate- and human-driven landscape change on 
megafauna extinction in 
Australia. The project aims to integrate explicitly the interactions between 
vegetation dynamics (grazing, 
climate change) and the effects of fire (natural or human-driven) on 
environmental change to investigate 
how first human occurrence, fire frequency, grazing, and climate change 
interplay until they have driven 
species extinction events.

You can apply officially for this position using this link (Position 17115): 
https://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/academic


The second position — Research Associate in Palaeo-Ecological Network Modelling 
— is open to 
everyone, and is in the general area of ecological network modelling:

The incumbent will construct networks for Australian palaeo-communities to test 
for cascading 
extinctions and ecosystem stability by stochastic virtual ‘removal’ 
experiments. Rapid and widespread 
extinction of megafauna species across the globe occurred throughout the Late 
Quaternary and into the 
Holocene (~ 50,000 to 5,000 years ago). Both human-driven and 
climate-influenced models have been 
proposed to explain these massive waves of extinction, but their outcomes have 
largely ignored complex 
ecological relationships to date. Genetic data, fossil records and 
archaeological archives are the primary 
source of information for understanding the ecology of long-extinct 
communities, but these datasets 
are mostly incomplete so that we can never expect to construct complex 
ecological networks. However, 
we can build proxy networks based on analogue (modern days) systems and 
ecologically realistic 
assumptions validated from present-day ecosystems.

You can apply by following this link (Position 17116): 
https://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/academic

I’m excited to start seeing the applications roll in. The Centre of Excellence 
provides a unique 
opportunity for the successful candidates to engage across a broad range of 
institutions, disciplines, 
and expertise. You will be supported by one of the most productive, 
knowledgeable, internationally 
renowned, and innovative research teams in these areas.

Of course, please pass around this post and the announcements themselves to 
anyone who you think 
might be interested.

Prof Corey Bradshaw
www.flinders.edu.au/people/corey.bradshaw
corey.brads...@flinders.edu.au
ConservationBytes.com
@conservbytes

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions in microbial community ecology at Stanford University

[Tadashi Fukami]

Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Fukami Lab at
Stanford University (www.stanford.edu/~fukamit). The successful candidates
will use nectar-inhabiting bacteria and yeasts to ask broad questions about
ecological and evolutionary community assembly. There will be opportunities
to develop independent and collaborative research. Expertise in one or more
of the following and related fields is desirable: chemical ecology,
pollination biology, and microbial ecology, genomics, and metagenomics.
Appointment will initially be for one year and annually renewable for up to
three additional years. Start date is preferably October 2017, but flexible.

To apply, please e-mail a single PDF including a cover letter, a CV, and the
names and contact information of three references to Tadashi Fukami
(fuka...@stanford.edu), with the subject line as "Nectar microbe postdoc
". Review of applications will begin on August 5, 2017 and
continue until suitable candidates are identified. Informal inquiries prior
to application are welcome. Fukami will attend the Ecological Society of
America meeting in Portland, Oregon, on August 7-11, 2017, and are available
for informal individual meetings during the conference.

Notes: A similar position was advertised earlier this year, but was not
filled, as few applicants had the desired set of backgrounds, which appeared
too diverse for a single person to have. This time we seek to identify two
candidates that have complementary skills across the fields listed above.
New funding from the NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity program (pending final
approval) will allow two fellows to be supported. Those who applied for the
previous position are encouraged to email Fukami if they are still
interested and available.

Stanford University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer,
committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. It welcomes
applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, persons with
disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the
university's research and teaching mission.

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions, Sustainable Pastures and Climate Extremes, Australia

[David Inouye]

We are seeking to appoint two dynamic post-doctoral researchers to 
academic Level A positions in the Hawkesbury Institute for the 
Environment at Western Sydney University in Australia. These full-time 
Postdoctoral Fellowship, initially for a period of 2.5 years each, will 
focus on research related to a major new research program “Sustainable 
Pastures and Climate Extremes (PACE)”, funded by Meat and Livestock 
Australia.


Applicants for the first position should have a strong background and 
expertise in plant physiological ecology and/or ecosystem ecology and 
will conduct research into the physiological and ecological responses of 
key pasture species to elevated temperature and shifts in rainfall 
regimes, in a new, large scale field manipulation experiment. Key aims 
are to: 1) Evaluate the productivity and performance of native- and 
non-native grass and legume species, and legume-rhizobium combinations, 
under extreme climatic conditions and; 2) Identify the underlying 
mechanisms and plant functional traits associated with resistance and 
resilience to climate extremes.


http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/613323-postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-pastures-and-climate-extremes-plant-ecology


Applicants for the second position should have expertise in soil 
biology, rhizosphere ecology and/or microbial ecology and will 
undertake research into plant-soil interactions and belowground 
mechanisms driving responses of pasture species to climate extremes, in 
both field and glasshouse experiments.


http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/613325-postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-pastures-and-climate-extremes-plant-soil-interactions

Salary range $87,666 to $93,008 AUD

Closing date 17th May 2017.

Further details available via the links above, or by email to: 
s.po...@westernsydney.edu.au 

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions modeling infectious disease epidemiology--Bozeman Montana

[Raina Plowright]

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE ECOLOGY

MODELING SPILLOVER

We are seeking two outstanding researchers to join our interdisciplinary team 
studying the dynamics of 
pathogen spillover. We have funding for two postdocs or research associates to 
develop a mathematical 
framework for modeling pathogen spillover.

The positions will be based in Raina Plowright’s lab at Montana State 
University, Bozeman, and the 
candidates will work with a cross-disciplinary, multi-institutional team of 
researchers investigating 
spillover. The two postdocs will be supported by a research assistant. 

Qualifications:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in epidemiology, ecology, microbiology, 
statistics, mathematics or 
related fields. Strong quantitative and writing skills and a record of 
publications are required. 
Candidates must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively. An 
interest in exploring 
disease dynamics across scales and disciplines will be an advantage.

Details:

The positions are for two years, pending assessment of first year performance.

To apply, please send the following to raina.plowri...@montana.edu:

·   a cover letter describing you reasons for interest in the position,
·   a CV,
·   a statement of research interests,
·   and a list of referees.

Applicant screening will begin immediately and will continue until positions 
are filled. The start date is as 
soon as possible. A competitive salary will be offered that will be 
commensurate with experience. Please 
email me if you have questions raina.plowri...@montana.edu.

The Montana State University - Bozeman campus (http://www.montana.edu) is 
nestled in the Rocky 
Mountains, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, with easy access to 
many outdoor recreation 
activities including world-class downhill and cross-country skiing, fly 
fishing, and numerous hiking and 
mountain biking trails.  The Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is 
served by several major 
airlines and is the busiest airport in the state. Bozeman is listed as one of 
National Geographic's 
"World's 25 Best Ski Towns." Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of 
American Dreamtowns - 
small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles.




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Raina Plowright BVSc MS PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Montana State University
Email: raina.plowri...@montana.edu
Lab website: http://bzndiseaselab.org
Phone: (406) 994-2939

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions in NIGLAS

[Bahman Jabbarian Amiri]

Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology (NIGLAS), affiliated to 
Chinese Academy of Science, is seeking to hire two highly motivated 
individuals with expertise in paleo-environmental sciences, who holding a 
strong PhD degree in paleo-botany and/or paleo-limnology with experience in 
aquatic ecology as additional qualifications, for its two newly established 
postdoc fellowship positions as follows:

Postdoc#1: Changes in mountain ecosystems
In mountainous regions, large differences in land cover may occur over 
short distances and during short time periods. Pollen data from montane 
watersheds can record extreme changes in land cover and climate in a 
relatively small spatial area. We seek a postdoctoral researcher who will 
participate in and manage field trip logistics as well as conduct fieldwork 
in close collaboration with other consortium members. The researcher will 
investigate elevational and latitudinal gradients in pollen records from 
lake sediments through sampling, analyzing and interpreting data, and will 
use these data to reconstruct the historical variation of land cover over 
the last several centuries. The paleo-limnological approach will thus help 
explain changes in the montane aquatic ecosystems of the four mountain 
systems being studied in this project. Very good spoken and written English 
skills are necessary.

Postdoc#2: Aquatic food webs in changing MTs ecosystems
The candidate will work with the P³ team to reconstruct aquatic food webs 
in freshwater systems and link structure to historical human influences on 
mountain ecosystems. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate 
holding a PhD-degree in Aquatic Ecology or Ecology. Skills needed to 
conduct the work include paleo-limnological methods and an understanding of 
aquatic food webs and ecosystem functioning. The successful candidate will 
be based in Nanjing but will be supervised and trained within the 
international research context including extensive training sessions in 
European research laboratories and at several of the international field 
sites. The candidate will directly participate in fieldwork at sites in the 
Great Hinggan Mountains to contribute to the overall sampling scheme of the 
P³ project. Very good spoken and written English skills are necessary. 
Moreover, the ability to work, communicate and interact in an international 
collaborative consortium is essential. Finally, the ideal candidate must 
possess the physical abilities to take part on sampling campaigns 
(fieldwork) in the mountains.


If interested in, please send your application (resume and motivation 
letter) to Dr. Kunshan Bao as PI at ks...@niglas.ac.cn.


KunshanBao, PhD
State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment
Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, CAS
Nanjing 210008, China.

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions

[Hannah Vander Zanden]

We have an immediate vacancy for up to two postdoctoral fellows (PDFs) to work 
on NSF-funded projects studying space-time dynamics in stable isotope ecology 
(ITCE: Inter-university Training for Continental-scale Ecology; and ORIGIN: 
Origin Inference from Geospatial Isotope Networks). These positions will be 
based at the University of Utah and overseen by a team of collaborators from 
University of Utah, University of Colorado Denver, University of Florida, 
Purdue University, and University of Southampton.

Project 1 will extend existing models to explore how stable H and O isotope 
signatures of consumers reflect animal behavior, physiology, and isotope 
dynamics in terrestrial or marine environments. Working with the project 
members, the PDF will couple temporally explicit isoscape models, agent based 
models of animal movement, and physiological biogeochemical models to explore 
isotopic consequences of specified traits. Model predictions will be tested 
against existing and new data for model systems expressing contrasting traits. 
Project goals include advancing understanding of controls on the isotopic 
composition of consumers, isotopic variation within and among individuals, and 
interpretation of stable isotope data in diet and movement-focused applications.

Project 2 will focus on the development of creative approaches and analytical 
tools for the interpretation of stable isotope data as indicators of geographic 
provenance (e.g., in studies of migration ecology, historic biogeography, 
paleoecology, archaeology, and forensics). The PDF will work with the project 
team to propose and test new approaches to the analysis and interpretation of 
isotopic markers in geographic provenance research, leveraging data from a 
range of natural systems. As a component of the project the PDF will create and 
distribute an R-based package of tools that implement the analysis frameworks 
developed and couple them with a spatially indexed isotope database (IsoMAP) 
and other publically available spatiotemporal datasets. The envisioned toolset 
will be of broad use in geographic provenance studies and establish 
cross-community standards for such applications.

Applicants should have working knowledge of stable isotope ecology, physiology, 
and/or biogeography, strong quantitative skills, and programming experience in 
R or similar scientific programming environments; previous experience with 
developing and maintaining code packages for CRAN is desirable. Although 
support is available for up to 2 PDFs to work in the project areas defined 
above, it is possible for an individual applicant to contribute to both areas 
depending on their interest and skills.

To apply submit curriculum vitae, a letter summarizing interest in one or more 
of the positions and career aims, and names and contact information for three 
references to Gabe Bowen (gabe.bo...@utah.edu). The 
project team will begin reviewing applications on October 1st and continue to 
accept applications until the positions are filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions in soil biogeochemistry

[Hall, Steven [EEOBS]]

Two Postdoc positions on soil carbon and iron biogeochemistry in tropical 
forests

Description: We invite applications for two postdoc positions across diverse 
skillsets that intersect with soil biogeochemistry. The successful candidates 
will conduct research into the role of iron redox processes on soil carbon 
mineralization in humid forests within the Luquillo Critical Zone Observatory, 
Puerto Rico.

The candidates will combine detailed laboratory experiments on iron 
oxidation/reduction kinetics coupled to carbon mineralization, field 
manipulations and observations from large sensor arrays across the Luquillo 
forest, and implement numerical modeling (structural equation and reactive 
transport modeling) to scale iron-based carbon decomposition to the whole 
ecosystem. The project is jointly led by Whendee Silver (UC-Berkeley), Aaron 
Thompson (U Georgia) and Steven Hall (Iowa State U).

The selected candidates will conduct fieldwork in the Luquillo Experimental 
Forest, Puerto Rico, part of the NSF sponsored Long-term Ecological Research 
Program Critical Zone Observatory, and DOE sponsored research sites. Laboratory 
analyses and/or numerical modeling work will also take place at the 
Universities of Georgia, Iowa State, or California-Berkeley. In addition, the 
postdoctoral fellows will be expected to generate original research questions 
related to the project. These may include complementary experiments, novel 
analytical avenues or alternative modeling schemes.

Required Qualifications:  The postdoctoral fellows must have earned their Ph.D. 
prior to Sept. 2015. Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree in ecosystem 
ecology, biogeochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geoscience, soil science or 
a related discipline. Publications in peer reviewed journals as a first author 
is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate experience and expertise in soil 
carbon or iron cycling, numerical modeling, or microbial ecology, and have a 
broad perspective of ecosystem processes.

Desired Qualifications: Candidates should exhibit a strong ability to 
collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Prior experience with a wide range 
of field and lab analytical techniques or numerical modeling is desired. Strong 
organizational and communication skills (both oral and written), and a high 
level of productivity should be demonstrated. Spanish-language fluency is 
helpful, but not required.

Application instructions:

Please send a single pdf-file including: (a) a cover letter outlining research 
interests; (b) a CV; and (c) the contact data of 2 referees. The pdf-file 
should be sent via email with [Luquillo-postdoc] in the subject line to 
wsil...@berkeley.edu, 
aar...@uga.edu, and 
steve...@iastate.edu. Evaluation of the 
applications will start August 31, 2015 and continue over the next six months 
until suitable candidates are hired.

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions available in community ecology using automated tracking - deadline 8th Jan

[Tony Dell]

Apologies for repeat postings…


Two postdoc positions available addressing questions in community ecology using 
automated tracking

Two postdoc positions are available to work on problems in community ecology in 
the lab of Dr. Anthony Dell (www.dellecologylab.org 
). Both positions will have some freedom to 
pursue a broad array of pure and applied questions, including (but not limited 
to) research on predator-prey interactions, interference competition, movement 
and behavior, body size, temperature, intraspecific variation, and metabolic 
theory. The main constraint is that the research should be broadly relevant to 
the ecology of large river systems (aquatic and/or terrestrial) and should take 
advantage of developing methods in automated tracking (see Dell et al. TREE 
29(7):417-428). The work would ideally include both theoretical and empirical 
aspects, in the laboratory and/or field. These positions link in with a 
developing network of tracking laboratories focused on addressing ecological 
questions, including Dr. Van Savage at UCLA 
(http://faculty.biomath.ucla.edu/vsavage/ 
) and Dr. Ulrich Brose at the 
University of Goettingen (http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/189430.html 
). Both postdocs will be based at 
the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center (NGRREC) (see 
www.ngrrec.org ), a state-of-the-art research facility 
on the banks of the Mississippi River about 30 minutes from downtown St Louis, 
with expected visits to collaborating research groups and local/international 
field sites as required.

An ideal applicant for one position will have strong quantitative skills, 
including mathematical, computational, and/or programming. Experience in 
computer vision, and particularly automated tracking software, would be 
advantageous, as would expertise in statistics, ecoinformatics, and 
ecologically-relevant theory (e.g., metabolic theory). The other applicant 
should be more empirically inclined, with expertise in conducting laboratory 
and/or field experiments, but also with (or can learn) strong quantitative 
skills relevant to ecology. Postdocs will work together on projects, utilizing 
their complementary skills to undertake ecological research with significant 
basic and applied benefits.

Successful candidates will have compelling publication records (commensurate 
with experience), strong interests in developing their own research questions 
(within the broad interests of the lab), the ability to work independently and 
in larger groups, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
Postdocs will assist in the day-to-day running of the laboratory, including 
collaboration with and monitoring of less senior members.

These are annual positions for a duration of up to two years, with the second 
year dependent on satisfactory performance. Additional funding may become 
available after two years, with applicants helping to secure such funds. Salary 
will be ~$40,000 year, with benefits. Funding for research and travel will be 
provided as budgeted. To apply please send an email to ad...@lc.edu 
 with a single pdf that includes i) a cover letter 
including introduction and statement of research interests, ii) a brief CV, and 
iii) the names and contact details of three academic references. Applicants 
should also send up to 3 relevant publications. Applications from both within 
and outside the US are welcome. Start date is flexible, but preference will be 
given to applicants who can begin early 2015. Review of applications will begin 
on the 8th January 2015 and continue until both positions are filled. Address 
additional questions to ad...@lc.edu . 

-
Anthony I. Dell, PhD
Ecologist
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC)
One Confluence Way, East Alton, IL 62024
www.dellecologylab.org 

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions available addressing questions in community ecology using automated tracking

[Tony Dell]

Two postdoc positions available addressing questions in community ecology using 
automated tracking

Two postdoc positions are available to work on problems in community ecology in 
the lab of Dr. Anthony Dell (www.dellecologylab.org 
). Both positions will have some freedom to 
pursue a broad array of pure and applied questions, including (but not limited 
to) research on predator-prey interactions, interference competition, movement 
and behavior, body size, temperature, intraspecific variation, and metabolic 
theory. The main constraint is that the research should be broadly relevant to 
the ecology of large river systems (aquatic and/or terrestrial) and should take 
advantage of developing methods in automated tracking (see Dell et al. TREE 
29(7):417-428). The work would ideally include both theoretical and empirical 
aspects, in the laboratory and/or field. These positions link in with a 
developing network of tracking laboratories focused on addressing ecological 
questions, including Dr. Van Savage at UCLA 
(http://faculty.biomath.ucla.edu/vsavage/ 
) and Dr. Ulrich Brose at the 
University of Goettingen (http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/189430.html 
). Both postdocs will be based at 
the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center (NGRREC) (see 
www.ngrrec.org ), a state-of-the-art research facility 
on the banks of the Mississippi River about 30 minutes from downtown St Louis, 
with expected visits to collaborating research groups and local/international 
field sites as required.

An ideal applicant for one position will have strong quantitative skills, 
including mathematical, computational, and/or programming. Experience in 
computer vision, and particularly automated tracking software, would be 
advantageous, as would expertise in statistics, ecoinformatics, and 
ecologically-relevant theory (e.g., metabolic theory). The other applicant 
should be more empirically inclined, with expertise in conducting laboratory 
and/or field experiments, but also with (or can learn) strong quantitative 
skills relevant to ecology. Postdocs will work together on projects, utilizing 
their complementary skills to undertake ecological research with significant 
basic and applied benefits.

Successful candidates will have compelling publication records (commensurate 
with experience), strong interests in developing their own research questions 
(within the broad interests of the lab), the ability to work independently and 
in larger groups, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
Postdocs will assist in the day-to-day running of the laboratory, including 
collaboration with and monitoring of less senior members.

These are annual positions for a duration of up to two years, with the second 
year dependent on satisfactory performance. Additional funding may become 
available after two years, with applicants helping to secure such funds. Salary 
will be ~$40,000 year, with benefits. Funding for research and travel will be 
provided as budgeted. To apply please send an email to ad...@lc.edu 
 with a single pdf that includes i) a cover letter 
including introduction and statement of research interests, ii) a brief CV, and 
iii) the names and contact details of three academic references. Applicants 
should also send up to 3 relevant publications. Applications from both within 
and outside the US are welcome. Start date is flexible, but preference will be 
given to applicants who can begin early 2015. Review of applications will begin 
on the 8th January 2015 and continue until both positions are filled. Address 
additional questions to ad...@lc.edu . 

-
Anthony I. Dell, PhD
Ecologist
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC)
One Confluence Way, East Alton, IL 62024
www.dellecologylab.org

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions on permafrost at CIRC, Abisko (Sweden)

[Keith W Larson]

FORWARDED: Please do not reply to me.



Dear colleagues,

We are looking for 2 postdocs to join our permafrost research group at CIRC
in Abisko. I would be grateful if you could forward the information below
to suitable candidates. My apologies for cross-postings.



Best regards,

Ellen Dorrepaal

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Application deadline: 24 October 2014



The Climate Impacts Research Centre (Umeå University) in Abisko, north
Sweden is looking for two Postdocs (2 years each) in the Ecology /
Biogeochemistry / Microbial Soil Ecology of permafrost ecosystems. Large
uncertainties exist about the impacts of climate change on the world’s
stock of soil organic carbon, especially the large amounts stored in
permafrost soils. Thawing of previously frozen ground may expose this
carbon pool to microbial degradation and turn arctic soils from long-term
carbon sinks into sources of greenhouse gasses. This project aims to
investigate how climate and ecosystem processes control carbon dynamics in
permafrost soils.



Please find more information via
http://www8.umu.se/umu/aktuellt/arkiv/lediga_tjanster/4-975-14.html or
contact Ellen Dorrepaal (
ellen.dorrep...@emg.umu.se).

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions available, Minnesota Zoo

[Tara Harris]

The Minnesota Zoo invites applications for two postdoctoral scientist 
positions - one for a wolf-moose predation project and one for a deer-
moose parasite transmission project.  

Start date: approximately July 15, 2013
Position location: primarily Duluth, MN, with field work in northeastern 
MN 
Salary: $18.46/hour, $38,544 annually
Employment conditions: Temporary unclassified
Travel required
Application deadline: April 17, 2013

For more information about these positions and application instructions, 
please visit:

www.aza.org/Jobs/detail.aspx?id=29051
and
www.aza.org/Jobs/detail.aspx?id=29052

These positions are also posted on the State of Minnesota Careers website, 
www.careers.state.mn.us, job posting #s 13mzg56 and 13mzg57.

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions at UW-Madison Center for Limnology

[Denise Karns]

The Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin--Madison seeks two 
postdoctoral research associates: spatial dynamics of aquatic invasive species, 
and stable isotope analysis.


The 'invasive species' position involves modeling the regional spread of aquatic 
invasive species. The project involves integrating models of boater movement, 
species spread, and environmental suitability, and using this as a basis for 
simulating the effects of alternative management scenarios on invasive species 
spread. The research also has direct application for understanding angler-game 
fish interactions on lake rich landscapes. Qualifications include a PhD and 
related experience with landscape (spatial) modeling of populations or human 
movements, quantitative methods for ecological or economic data, and GIS. 
Research will be conducted under the supervision of Drs. Steve Carpenter and 
Jake Vander Zanden.


The 'stable isotope' position involves the application of compound-specific 
stable isotope analysis for addressing ecological questions in the Laurentian 
Great Lakes and inland lakes. Responsibility will include overseeing laboratory 
feeding experiments, field sampling, and interpretation and analysis of isotopic 
data.  Qualifications include a PhD, along with related experience in stable 
isotopes, biogeochemistry, limnology, and ecology. Research will be conducted 
under the supervision of Dr. Jake Vander Zanden.


Salary for both positions is at $44,000 annually, and includes standard benefits 
of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For more information about the Center 
for Limnology, please see: http://limnology.wisc.edu. Review of applicants will 
begin Feb. 22. Positions could begin as soon as spring/summer of 2013.


Application packets should consist of a single pdf file that includes a cover 
letter (addressed to Dr. Jake Vander Zanden) that includes names of 3 references 
(including telephone numbers and email address) and a curriculum vitae. Please 
specify which postdoctoral position you are applying for ('invasive species' or 
'stable isotope'). We will request reference letters for those candidates that 
advance to interviews. Email applications to Jon Viau .


Denise Karns

-
Denise Karns
Administrative Assistant
UW-Madison Center for Limnology
680 North Park Street
Madison WI  53704-1413

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions in earth sciences and global change, Johns Hopkins University

[Kathy Szlavecz (JHU, Baltimore, MD)]

The following two positions are open at the Department of Earth and 
Planetary Sciences, Johns Hopkins University: 


The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Morton K. 
Blaustein Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Earth and Planetary 
Sciences (EPS).
We seek an outstanding individual with a recent Ph.D. in any area of Earth 
and Planetary sciences. The successful candidate will be free to pursue 
his/her independent research interests. Projects that complement our 
existing research programs and that involve two or more of the faculty from 
EPS and other Hopkins departments will be given preference. Information on 
our department and its research activities can be found at 
http://www.eps.jhu.edu. Applicants should contact faculty with whom they are 
interested in working.
The duration of the fellowship is one year with an anticipated extension for 
a second year. The position carries a competitive salary and fringe 
benefits, includes an annual stipend for travel and research expenses, and 
provides eligibility to participate in the Johns Hopkins University health 
plans.
Consideration of applications will begin February 15, 2013. Applications can 
only be submitted electronically through Interfolio 
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21050. To apply, please submit your 
curriculum vitae (with your email address), names and emails of three or 
more references, and a brief research plan.
Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.




The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Glenadore and 
Howard L. Pim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Change. This fellowship is 
part of a Global Change Science initiative within the Department of Earth 
and Planetary Sciences.
We seek an outstanding individual with a recent Ph.D. who is pursuing 
interdisciplinary research in Global Change. Candidates whose research spans 
the physical sciences, social sciences, health sciences and/or public policy 
aspects of global change are preferred. Areas of interest include but are 
not limited to (1) fundamental processes driving global change; (2) the 
impact of global change on air quality, water resources, ecosystems, and/or 
human health; (3) remediation of the effects of global change; (4) energy 
resources; and (5) analysis of economic, sociological, public health, and 
policy implications of global change. Special consideration will be given to 
candidates who will collaborate with faculty from other Hopkins departments. 
The Environment, Energy, Sustainability and Health Institute 
(http://e2shi.jhu.edu/) and the Global Water Program 
(http://globalwater.jhu.edu/) are examples of relevant initiatives at 
Hopkins. Information on our department can be found at 
http://www.eps.jhu.edu. Applicants should contact faculty with whom they are 
interested in working.
The duration of the fellowship is one year with an anticipated extension for 
a second year. The position carries a competitive salary and fringe 
benefits, includes an annual stipend for travel and research expenses, and 
provides eligibility to participate in Johns Hopkins University health 
plans.
Consideration of applications will begin February 15, 2013. Applications can 
only be submitted electronically through Interfolio 
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21061. To apply, please forward your 
curriculum vitae (with your email address), names and emails of three or 
more references, and a brief research plan.
Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.


Katalin Szlavecz
Olin Hall 226
Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-8947
szlav...@jhu.edu
http://www.lifeunderyourfeet.org

[ECOLOG-L] Two Postdoc Positions in Aquatic Ecosystem and Watershed Modeling

[Mary Anne Evans]

Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available at the University of
Michigan. These positions are for ecosystem modelers to develop and test
dynamic and stochastic modeling approaches that address issues of climate,
land use change, and invasive species impacts on coastal marine and Great
Lakes ecosystems. We are interested in developing, testing, and applying
both aquatic ecosystem and watershed dynamics models. The primary focus is
on analysis and prediction of nutrient dynamics and symptoms of
eutrophication; however, a broad range of interests and postdoc initiated
projects are welcome.

The lab’s current geographic focus areas include the northern Gulf of
Mexico, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Great Lakes; however we are also
developing more general screening models for estuarine eutrophication. Our
current efforts involve both Bayesian and deterministic modeling, so the
applicant should show experience in one or both of these areas, or at least
demonstrated training and experience to move quickly in one of these directions.

Salary is $45,000 per year, plus a generous benefits package. These are 24
month positions expected to begin as soon as possible. To apply, send a
letter that addresses your interests and experiences in the above areas,
digital copies of relevant publications, a curriculum vitae, transcripts or
list of courses taken with grades, and names and contact information for at
least two references to Don Scavia at sca...@umich.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions at SERC

[David Inouye]

TWO POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THE 
SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER


Funding is available for two post-doctoral 
researchers to work with Denise Breitburg’s 
Marine & Estuarine Ecology Lab at SERC.


SHALLOW WATER HYPOXIA – TIPPING THE BALANCE FOR 
INDIVIDUALS, POPULATIONS AND ECOSYSTEMS.


A position is available to design and conduct 
field and laboratory research on the effects of 
diel-cycling hypoxia and the accompanying 
diel-cycling pH on estuarine fish, shellfish and 
food webs. This is the start of a new 5-year 
research program that focuses on the effects of 
hypoxia in shallow portions of estuaries on a 
range of processes including oyster disease, 
juvenile fish growth, fish reproduction and 
behavior. The postdoc will also have the 
opportunity to collaborate in modeling that will 
use experiment and field-sampling results to 
predict effects at the scale of populations and 
the Chesapeake Bay food web. Field work will 
focus on Chesapeake Bay and the Maryland coastal 
bays. However, the research addresses issues that 
are of general interest to management of 
estuarine and coastal waters, as well as basic 
issues in ecology related to the relationships 
among spatial variation in the environment, 
responses of individual organisms, and effects 
seen at the scale of populations and food webs. I 
am seeking a candidate with broad interests in 
fundamental issues in ecology and restoration/environmental management.


EFFECTS OF LAND USE AND SHORELINE MODIFICATION ON 
ESTUARINE FISH AND FOOD WEBS - START DATE AND APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED


A postdoctoral position is available for a highly 
qualified individual to join a multidisciplinary 
team of scientists on a study that seeks to 
understand the effects of land use and shoreline 
modification on estuarine fish and food webs. 
Increasing human populations in the coastal zone, 
along with pressures to harden shorelines in 
response to erosion and sea level rise, are 
greatly altering estuarine habitats and water 
quality. A major question is how the combination 
of these stressors will affect estuarine fish 
populations. Field work will focus on Chesapeake 
Bay and the Maryland coastal bays, but the goal 
of the research program is to address issues with 
broader geographic relevance.The successful 
candidate will lead field sampling designed to 
examine the abundances, species composition and 
distributions of fishes relative to different 
shoreline types and land uses, and will design 
complementary research incorporating the 
candidates interests and expertise. The post-doc 
will have the opportunity to collaborate with a 
diverse group of scientists with expertise in 
spatial ecology, food webs, wetlands and 
biogeochemistry. We are seeking a candidate with 
expertise in fish ecology who can add a new 
dimension to the program to complement routine 
sampling. Possibilities include, but are not 
limited to areas such as parasitology and/or fish 
health, spatial ecology, modeling and physiology. 
The successful applicant will work will Denise 
Breitburg and other PIs to develop observational 
and experimental studies relevant to both 
environmental management and basic questions in ecology.


 QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for both positions 
should hold a Ph.D. with specialization in 
estuarine or marine ecology, fisheries, fish 
ecology, or a closely related field. Publication 
of research in the peer-reviewed literature will 
be a major factor in selecting the successful candidate.


APPLICATION INFORMATION: The initial appointments 
are for one year with full benefits and a 
competitive stipend, and continued funding is 
available for an additional 1-2 years provided 
satisfactory progress. The positions are 
available Spring 2011 and candidates should be 
able to begin the fellowships by June 2011.


Please send CV, brief statement of research 
interests, and contact information for 3 people 
who can provide references to Denise Breitburg 
(breitbu...@si.edu). Be sure to indicate which 
position you are applying to (hypoxia or 
shoreline modification). Preference will be given 
to applications received by March 4.

[ECOLOG-L] two postdoc positions

[Christopher Klausmeier]

Two postdoctoral positions in phytoplankton traits and models of community 
structure

We are looking for two postdoctoral researchers to develop trait-based 
approaches to plankton ecology.  One position will focus on applying 
statistical approaches to relate traits to phylogenies, environmental 
gradients, and each other.  The other position will develop trait-based 
mathematical models.  Ideally these two postdocs will find ways to collaborate. 
 

Basic qualifications are a PhD in ecology, oceanography, limnology or related 
field and a strong interest in trait-based approaches and quantitative ecology. 
  The first position requires familiarity with multivariate statistics, the 
second position requires modeling experience, preferably trait-based modeling 
approaches (e.g., adaptive dynamics).  For both positions, knowledge of 
phytoplankton ecology, limnology, or oceanography is a plus.  These positions 
are supported by a recently funded NSF grant “Phytoplankton Traits, Functional 
Groups and Community Organization: A Synthesis” and a grant from the James S. 
McDonnell Foundation, “Plankton Community Assembly: Theory and Practice.”

The postdocs will be based at the Kellogg Biological Station of Michigan State 
University (www.kbs.msu.edu).  Each position is for one year with a possibility 
of renewal, given satisfactory performance.  Send a cover letter describing 
your research interests and experience, current CV and names of 3 references to 
Elena Litchman (litch...@msu.edu) by January 31, 2010.  For questions, please 
contact Elena Litchman or Chris Klausmeier (klaus...@msu.edu).
--
Christopher Klausmeier
Kellogg Biological Station
Department of Plant Biology
Michigan State University
Hickory Corners MI 49060

Web: http://preston.kbs.msu.edu/
Email: klaus...@msu.edu
Phone: (269) 671-4987
FAX: (269) 671-2351