Post-doctoral research position: plant dispersal in heterogeneous landscapes 2 years funding
This post-doc is to undertake research on the effect of landscape heterogeneity on movement of the invasive Corsican pine in New Zealand. The post-doc would be based at the University of Queensland, Australia undertaking field research on the South Island of New Zealand during the pine dispersal season (austral Spring/Summer). The post-doc would be responsible for planning and carrying out research using moveable canopy towers and complex sensor equipment to monitor wind and weather conditions and use the field data to build and test models of plant movement through time. The resulting models will be used to plan spatial management strategies for invasive pines in New Zealand. The research will be conducted in collaboration with Dr. Yvonne Buckley (University of Queensland, Australia) and Assoc. Prof. Ran Nathan (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel). Data on the population demography has already been collected and modelled for this species and good spatial data is available for a case study site in NZ. Candidates should demonstrate experience and a keen academic interest in plant ecology and dispersal (including both field-work and modelling), a good publication record, knowledge of GIS is desirable but not essential. For more information contact Dr. Yvonne Buckley, School of Integrative Biology, University of Queensland: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , www.uq.edu.au/spatialecology Dr. Yvonne Buckley School of Integrative Biology & CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems University of Queensland St Lucia Queensland 4072 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: +61 (0)7 33657085 (UQ) Tel: +61 (0)7 32142643 (CSIRO)
