Dear all, My name is Jorge G. Molinos. I’ve recently finished my PhD (July 2010) and I’m currently looking for postdoctoral positions in ecology. My PhD work at the Freshwater Ecology Research Group at Trinity College (University of Dublin, Ireland) investigated the mediation of temporal variability to the effects of anthropogenic disturbances on the structure and functioning of natural ecosystems. To disentangle the effects of temporal variability from those of other disturbance properties I followed a mechanistic experimental approach based on successive related laboratory microcosm and field mesocosm experiments using fine sediment as my agent of disturbance and freshwater benthic communities as my study system. The results of my research have been disseminated through various publications in main ISI biological/ecological journals (e.g. Ecological Applications, Biological Reviews) and presentations in multiple international conferences (see appended curriculum vitae for details). Outside my doctoral research, I have gained considerably field experience collaborating in a number of projects related to a variety of ecological topics including habitat fragmentation and ecosystem connectivity, biological indicators of anthropogenic change and ecosystem restoration. I have worked in all the professional sectors related to the management and conservation of natural resources: public (Environment Protection Agency) and private (environmental consultancy) institutions and the academia (Trinity College). As a result I have a board and holistic perspective on the different approaches by which ecological problems are faced in our society which I consider to be very useful in scientific research.
I’m a mature, responsible and enthusiastic young researcher with good communication, teamwork and organizational skills and a capacity to take initiative and work independently. Though a significant proportion of my research is in the field of freshwater ecology, I have a wider ecological background (BSc and professional experience in Forestry and a MSc in Aquatic (Marine & Freshwater) Ecosystem Management). Therefore, I would be interested to hear from positions related to any ecological field. Importantly, I have in principle no personal restrictions concerning geographic mobility. Please feel free to ask for my CV for further details (given that no attachments are allowed at ECOLOG-L). I am more than happy to answer/discus any questions/proposals you may have. Looking forward to hearing from you. All the best, Jorge -- Jorge Garcia Molinos, PhD Freshwater Research Group School of Natural Sciences Zoology Building Trinity College University of Dublin Dublin 2 Ireland
