Postdoctoral Position in Plant Invasion Ecology * Academic Level B, Salary Range $91,071 - $107,863 pa, plus Super * This is a full-time, fixed term position for an initial two year period, Mar 2015 - Mar 2017, with the possibility of an extension for a further two years
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of plant invasion ecology. We want someone interested in applying fundamental ecological theory to answer key questions regarding how alien plants invade into, and dominate native plant communities. The position is based in the Institute for Applied Ecology at the University of Canberra, and is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery grant awarded to Professor Richard Duncan and Dr Jane Catford (University of Melbourne). The research will involve a combination of field and glasshouse experiments, and quantitative modelling and analysis. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher interested in invasion ecology with experience in designing and carrying out field experiments, excellent quantitative skills, an interest in addressing fundamental ecological questions that have important applied outcomes, and who has demonstrated they can publish their research in peer-reviewed journals. To be considered for this position your application must include your resume and responses to the selection criteria. Information regarding how to apply is available on the University of Canberra website: http://www.canberra.edu.au/jobs/vacancies/all (Reference number 0117) For job specific questions: please email Richard Duncan at richard.dun...@canberra.edu.au<mailto:richard.dun...@canberra.edu.au> Closing Date: 11:59pm Thursday 12 February 2015 Richard Duncan Professor in Conservation Ecology P +61 (0)2 62068858 E richard.dun...@canberra.edu.au<mailto:richard.dun...@canberra.edu.au> www.appliedecology.edu.au<http://www.appliedecology.edu.au> Institute for Applied Ecology, University of Canberra, ACT 2617, Australia
