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http://www.umt.edu/FLBS/People/Employment.htm#LE
Immediate Position Available for Postdoctoral Research in Landscape
Ecology and Modeling: The Flathead Lake Biological Station and Division
of Biological Sciences of The University of Montana invite applications
for a postdoctoral researcher to use landscape modeling as a platform for
understanding the energetics and dynamics of fisheries stocks,
particularly in light of potential climate changes. The successful
candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary effort which integrates
long-term intensive field studies from the Salmonid Rivers Observatory
Network Project (SaRON) with a remotely based Pacific Rim scale assessment
of habitat complexity in relation to river flows and temperature patterns.
We seek candidates with the following skills:
· PhD in Ecology or Landscape Ecology (spatial analysis)
· experience using and interpreting models of fish energetics and
fisheries stock dynamics
* interest/experience in translating temperature and flow climate
change model outputs to predict range changes in different salmon species
under different climate change scenarios
· programming ability in C/C++, FORTRAN, and Python
· proficiency with geospatial and GIS software (particularly
ArcGIS/SDE/Info)
· proficiency in statistical analysis of geospatial data
* proficiency in conducting scientific research leading to publication
in peer-reviewed scientific literature
The successful applicant will be employed by The University of Montana on
a 12-month letter of appointment including competitive salary,
medical/dental and retirement benefits. The position is located at The
University of Montanas premier Flathead Lake Biological Station
(www.umt.edu/flbs) near Polson, MT and will begin immediately. Contracts
are renewed annually and may continue depending on funding availability
and job performance.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applicants should send a CV including dates of
availability, 3 professional references and statement of research
interests to Dr. Jack Stanford at flbs-lem@ flbs.umt.edu. In addition,
HRS requests submission of the Applicant Self ID form (link
included). Review of applications will begin April 3, 2009 and continue
until filled.
