Postdoctoral Position Climate Change and Forest Insects University of Wisconsin - Madison
A postdoctoral Research Associate position will be available spring/summer 2008 to work with Drs. Rick Lindroth (Univ. WI), Ken Raffa (Univ. WI) and Peter Reich (Univ. MN) on a pioneering project investigating the consequences of climate warming for southern boreal forests. This project, funded by a 3-year USDA AFRI grant, will explore warming-induced shifts in tree phenology and chemistry, and consequences thereof for the performance of tree-feeding insects and tree response to defoliation. This research will be integrated with the larger, DOE-funded "B4WARMED" project (http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/B4WARMED.html). Primary responsibilities of the Research Associate are to coordinate and conduct field and laboratory components of the research program, including insect bioassays, censuses of insect biodiversity and foliar damage, and plant chemical analyses. Qualifications include demonstrated expertise in insect bioassays and plant chemical analyses. Strong interpersonal/teamwork, laboratory, statistical and writing skills are essential. Must be able to live for extended periods during the field season near the research sites in NE Minnesota. Salary and benefits: $36,000+, commensurate with experience. Excellent family medical/dental health plans available at minimal cost. Duration of position: up to 3 years Application: Applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2010, or until a suitable applicant is found. Send a single pdf document, including c.v., names/addresses of three references, representative reprints, and a letter specifically detailing your fit to the position to: Dr. Rick Lindroth lindr...@wisc.edu Dept. of Entomology 1630 Linden Dr. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 53706 (608)263-6277 UW - Madison is an equal opportunity employer ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ Richard L. Lindroth, Ph.D. Professor of Ecology and Associate Dean for Research
