The Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory (CTFS-ForestGEO) (http://www.forestgeo.si.edu) at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute seeks a research fellow to join a collaborative effort to reduce model uncertainty associated with projecting the response of tropical forest ecosystems to global change. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Stuart Davies (http://www.stri.si.edu/english/scientific_staff/staff_scientist/scientist.php?id=50) and CTFS-ForestGEO researchers to develop and implement a standard protocol for assessing patterns and modes of tree death in tropical forests. The planned research is part of NGEE - Tropics (http://esd1.lbl.gov/research/projects/ngee_tropics/), a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional, DOE-funded project seeking to improve the representation of tropical forest ecosystems in Earth System Models. The position will be based at the CTFS-ForestGEO headquarters in Washington, DC. The ideal applicant holds a Masters or PhD in forest ecology or a related discipline, has extensive field experience and knowledge of forest ecology (preferably tropical), strong analytical skills, the ability to work in a diverse team environment, and the willingness to travel extensively to forest plots across the tropics. Initial appointment is for two years, and is potentially renewable contingent on performance and availability of funds. The successful fellow will be awarded the standard Smithsonian stipend (http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-stipends/). The starting date is flexible; earlier start dates are preferred. For further information contact the PI listed above and visit the full listing at http://www.forestgeo.si.edu/article/234/. TO APPLY: send SINGLE PDF FILE cover letter including statement of interest, CV, at least 2 relevant publications or manuscripts, and names and contact information of three references to Kristin Powell, CTFS-ForestGEO Program Manager, forest...@si.edu. Review of applications will begin on August 20, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.
