A postdoctoral position is available with Lars Brudvig’s research group at Michigan State University (http://brudviglab.plantbiology.msu.edu/) to investigate plant community ecology and restoration in Michigan using experimental and large-scale observational approaches.
I seek an individual with a strong conceptual approach to research, interested in integrating ecological theory with restoration ecology. Research in the Brudvig Lab currently addresses questions at the interface of plant community, landscape, and restoration ecology and I am particularly interested in applicants who wish to investigate the roles of temporal and spatial processes for plant community assembly and restoration. Examples of potential research topics (as they relate to plant community restoration) include: 1) the importance of temporally variable processes, such as year effects, initial species composition, and species arrival order, 2) the relative influences of local vs. landscape- level factors, 3) determinants and consequences of beta diversity during restoration. Opportunities exist for working at numerous MSU land holdings as well as Kellogg Biological Station (http://www.kbs.msu.edu/). A Ph.D. is necessary. Funding for salary, benefits, and research expenses is available for two years, with second year renewal contingent on performance. Start date is flexible and candidates should indicate their availabilities. To apply, email Lars Brudvig (brud...@msu.edu) with a CV, copies of publications, contact information for three references, and a 1 page research statement, focusing on interests for research at Michigan State University. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
