We are seeking a motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to be based in the Agricultural Landscapes Program in CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems in Brisbane, to research the ecology of invasive plants. The post-doc will also be an active member of the Spatial Ecology Lab at the University of Queensland (http://www.uq.edu.au/spatialecology). The position is for 3 years and for selection documentation and details on how to apply, visit www.csiro.au/careers (job reference number 2006/1292) or alternatively contact 1300 301 509. For informal enquiries contact Yvonne Buckley [EMAIL PROTECTED] OR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To explore how interactions between propagule pressure, species traits and properties of the invaded ecosystem combine to determine invasibility and impact of the invader, an integrated theoretical framework is required. The post-doc will develop and use novel models of ecosystem function and impact combined with data from the literature to explore: how plant invasions affect ecosystem function how changes in ecosystem function determine positive and/or negative economic, social and conservation impacts of the invader how this information can be used to prioritise management of invaders and sensitive habitats. Dr. Yvonne Buckley The Ecology Centre, University of Queensland and CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, School of Integrative Biology St. Lucia, QLD 4072 Australia Tel: (UQ) +61 (0) 7 336 57085 (CSIRO) +61 (0) 7 3214 2643 Fax: (UQ) +61 (0) 7 336 51655 Web page: www.uq.edu.au/spatialecology
