[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position in Conservation Biology, Univ Wyoming
Conservation Biologist University of Wyoming The Departments of Botany and Zoology & Physiology at the University of Wyoming invite applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track FACULTY POSITION at the assistant professor level, starting August 2010. We seek candidates holding a PhD and who demonstrate a track record of excellence in applied and conceptual aspects of conservation biology. Areas of research emphasis are open, and could include aquatic or terrestrial work, genetic or ecological analysis, and work in tropical, temperate, or arctic biomes. The successful candidates taxonomic focus will determine whether the primary appointment for this position will be made in Botany or Zoology and Physiology. Responsibilities include development of an active research program, teaching a conservation biology course, and affiliation with the interdepartmental Program in Ecology and the Berry Biodiversity Center. Research strengths in the two departments include ecology, conservation biology, wildlife/fisheries biology, evolutionary biology and systematics, comparative physiology, cell biology/physiology, and neuroscience. The successful candidate will have access to outstanding stable isotope, nucleic acid, microscopy and macromolecular facilities, the Red Buttes Environmental Research Laboratory and the Rocky Mountain Herbarium. Interested applicants should email pdf files of their curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, three publications that represent their best work, and three letters of recommendation to: zprequ...@uwyo.edu. Further information is available at the Botany Department website http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Botany/ or the Department of Zoology and Physiology website http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Zoology. Review of applications will begin 1 October 2009 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. The University of Wyoming is a Carnegie Foundation Research/Doctoral Extensive Institution, and is an AA/EEO employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Research associate/tech in tree traits databases at the Univ of Wyoming
A research associate/technician position is available at the University of Wyoming. The research associate will be responsible for maintaining several large databases. The primary one is a literature database on tree functional traits, and two others include a tree-ring database and forest inventory database for tree species in the US. Specific duties include management of the literature database, which involves (1) mining the ecological literature for information on physiological, morphological, and allometric traits of US tree species, (2) entering relevant information into an MS Access database, (3) implementing QA/QC procedures for ensuring the integrity and quality of the data, and (4) conducting queries and analysis for post-processing of literature information. Other duties include (1) contributing to analyses and manuscript writing related to the databases, (2) help with administration of a small Mac/PC computer lab, (3) supervising students involved in data entry, (4) ordering materials and supplies, and (5) potentially helping with occasional lab or fieldwork. The above databases will be combined with process-based models to address questions such as: How do plant traits related to tree form and function vary between species? Is a species-specific representation of form and function necessary to describe community and ecosystem properties? How do we develop a general framework for predicting large-scale forest dynamics that includes species-specific trait variability and key physiological mechanisms? Qualifications: (1) a Masters or equivalent experience, with expertise in plant or forest ecology; (2) familiarity with plant physiological ecology; (3) sufficient background in statistics, including good understanding of ANOVA and regression; (4) experience working with large databases, particularly MS Access; (5) good communication and collaborative skills. Application materials: (1) cover letter stating research interests, why this position is of interest, and relevant qualifications and experience, (2) CV, and (3) names and contact information of three references. Send via email a PDF copy of the application materials to Dr. Kiona Ogle (ko...@uwyo.edu). Please submit applications by August 31, 2009. Pending final approval of funding, the preferred start date is before October 1, 2009. For more information, contact Dr. Ogle via email.
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position in forest/plant ecology and modeling
A postdoctoral scientist position is available at the University of Wyoming. The postdoc will be a part of a project team that is developing and testing a scaling framework for understanding forest diversity and productivity. The project involves three main components organized around the following questions. How do plant traits related to tree form and function vary between species, and how do evolutionary versus environmental drivers affect trait variability? Is a species-specific representation of form and function necessary to describe community and ecosystem properties? How do we develop a general scaling framework for predicting large-scale forest dynamics that includes species-specific trait variability and key physiological mechanisms? Data-model integration methods will be developed and applied to address these questions, including: (i) dynamic process models that link tree form and function; (ii) Bayesian meta-analysis tools for analyzing literature data on species-specific traits that incorporate phylogenetic information; and (iii) rigorous statistical and computational methods for informing the process model with large and disparate data sources. Qualifications: (1) a PhD with expertise in one or more of the following or related areas: ecology, ecological modeling, statistics, or ecological informatics; (2) strong mathematical and statistical background, especially in likelihood or Bayesian methods; (3) proficient programming skills; (4) background in forest ecology or plant physiological ecology, or ability and desire to develop quickly a proficiency in these areas; (5) good verbal and written communication skills; and (6) ability and desire to interact and collaborate with other scientists. The project PIs are Drs. Kiona Ogle (Botany & Statistics; www.uwyo.edu/oglelab) and Jarrett Barber (Statistics). Application materials: (1) cover letter stating research interests, why this position is of interest, and relevant qualifications and experience, (2) CV, and (3) names and contact information of three references. Send via email a PDF copy of the application materials to Dr. Kiona Ogle (ko...@uwyo.edu). Please submit applications by May 1, 2009. Pending final approval of funding, the preferred start date is before July 1, 2009. For more information, contact Dr. Ogle via email.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in plant ecology/ecological modeling at the Univ of Wyoming
A graduate research assistantship is available for a new PhD student at the University of Wyoming in Dr. Kiona Ogles lab (www.uwyo.edu/oglelab) through the Dept. of Botany (www.uwyo.edu/Botany) and/or the Program in Ecology (www.uwyo.edu/PIE). The PhD student will be a part of project team that is developing and testing a scaling framework for understanding forest diversity and productivity. The project involves three main components organized around the following questions: How do plant traits related to tree form and function vary between species, and how do evolutionary versus environmental drivers affect trait variability? Is a species-specific representation of form and function necessary to describe community and ecosystem properties? How do we develop a general scaling framework for predicting large-scale forest dynamics that includes species-specific trait variability and key physiological mechanisms? Data-model integration methods will be applied to address these questions, including: dynamic process models that link tree form and function; Bayesian meta-analyses of literature data on species-specific traits that incorporate phylogenetic information; and Bayesian statistical and computational methods for informing the process model with large and disparate data sources. Qualifications: (1) a Bachelors or Masters degree in one or more of the following or related areas: biology, botany, ecology, statistics, mathematics, or bioinformatics; (2) strong academic record, (3) sufficient mathematical, statistical, and/or programming skills or ability and desire to develop proficiency in these areas; (4) background in forest or plant physiological ecology or ability and desire to develop proficiency in these areas; (5) good verbal and written communication skills; and (6) ability and desire to interact and collaborate with other scientists. Interested applicants should send the following information via email to Dr. Kiona Ogle (ko...@uwyo.edu): (1) brief statement of why this position and a PhD degree is of interest, (2) CV or resume, (3) transcripts (unofficial copies are fine), and (4) names and contact information of three references (at least one should be familiar with academic record and ability to pursue graduate degree and research). Interested applicants should contact Dr. Ogle as soon as possible because, pending final approval of funding, the expected start date is August 2009 (preferred) or January 2010. For more information, contact Dr. Ogle via email (ko...@uwyo.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position in Theoretical Ecology, Univ of Wyoming
Mathematical/Theoretical Ecologist: The departments of Mathematics and of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming invite applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2009; exceptional candidates may be considered at a higher level. We seek a theoretical ecologist with a strong background in both mathematics and ecology. Minimum qualifications are an earned Ph.D. in mathematics, ecology or related areas, and evidence of excellence in teaching and research. We expect the successful candidate to develop an externally funded research program, to collaborate with other ecologists and mathematicians at the University of Wyoming, to contribute to teaching undergraduate mathematics courses in the University's Life Sciences program, and to participate in the University's vigorous new interdepartmental graduate Program in Ecology. Strengths in the Department of Mathematics include combinatorics and graph theory, analysis and partial differential equation modeling, fluid dynamics, scientific computing, stochastic analysis and probability. The Department of Zoology and Physiology has strengths in evolutionary ecology, wildlife and fisheries ecology, neurophysiology, and comparative physiology. The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package. The University of Wyoming is located in a valley surrounded by magnificent mountains that offer outstanding opportunities for both recreation and ecological research. Interested applicants should submit their application, including curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and electronic copies of up to three publications that represent their best work, through the website http://math.uwyo.edu/mathecol-position.asp. They should arrange for three letters of recommendation to also be submitted through this site, including at least one letter that addresses their teaching abilities and experience. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008. For more information email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or see the following web sites: Dept of Mathematics: http://math.uwyo.edu/ Dept of Zoology & Physiology: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Zoology/ Program in Ecology: http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/PIE/
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position at the Univ of Wyoming in theoretical ecology
Mathematical/Theoretical Ecologist The departments of Mathematics and of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming invite applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2009; exceptional candidates may be considered at a higher level. We seek a theoretical ecologist with a strong background in both mathematics and ecology. Minimum qualifications are an earned Ph.D. in mathematics, ecology or related areas, and evidence of excellence in teaching and research. We expect the successful candidate to develop an externally funded research program, to collaborate with other ecologists and mathematicians at the University of Wyoming, to contribute to teaching undergraduate mathematics courses in the University's Life Sciences program, and to participate in the University's vigorous new interdepartmental graduate Program in Ecology. Strengths in the Department of Mathematics include combinatorics and graph theory, analysis and partial differential equation modeling, fluid dynamics, scientific computing, stochastic analysis and probability. The Department of Zoology and Physiology has strengths in evolutionary ecology, wildlife and fisheries ecology, neurophysiology, and comparative physiology. The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package. The University of Wyoming is located in a valley surrounded by magnificent mountains that offer outstanding opportunities for both recreation and ecological research. Interested applicants should submit their application, including curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and electronic copies of up to three publications that represent their best work, through the website http://math.uwyo.edu/mathecol-position.asp. They should arrange for three letters of recommendation to also be submitted through this site, including at least one letter that addresses their teaching abilities and experience. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008. The University of Wyoming is a Carnegie Foundation Research/Doctoral Extensive Institution and is an AA/EEO employer. For more information see the websites: http://math.uwyo.edu; http://uwyo.edu/Zoology; http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/PIE/index.asp, or email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]; mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Graduate student opening in: Plant & ecosystem ecology, ecological modeling
Dr. Kiona Ogle, an assistant professor in the Departments of Botany and Statistics at the University of Wyoming, is recruiting graduate students that have a strong quantitative background (or that have the ability and desire to develop quantitative skills) and that wish to use their quantitative skills to address important questions in plant, ecosystem, or global change ecology. Students keen on integrating mathematical, simulation, or statistical modeling with empirical or experimental data to address questions related to one of the Ogle Lab's research themes (see www.uwyo.edu/oglelab/ <http://www.uwyo.edu/oglelab/> ) should contact Dr. Ogle ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Students interested in working on projects related to the compilation and synthesis of a large database aimed at understanding the functional ecology of trees are especially encouraged to contact Dr. Ogle. There are immediate opportunities to begin analyzing data and writing-up results; and, new ideas and directions are strongly encouraged. Other projects open to graduate student involvement include: (1) Deconvolution of belowground ecosystem processes, (2) Climatic controls on alpine and sub-alpine soil and ecosystem processes, (3) Allocation strategies of an invasive weed and ecosystem feedbacks, (4) Labile carbon, tree growth and mortality, and forest and woodland dynamics, and (5) Scaling of plant hydraulic architecture, and (6) Bayesian modeling in ecology. After contacting Dr. Ogle, prospective students with compatible interests are encouraged to apply for graduate study through the newly-established doctoral Program in Ecology (uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/PIE/ <http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/PIE/> ) or through the Department of Botany (uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Botany/). =20 ----- Kiona Ogle Assistant Professor Departments of Botany & Statistics University of Wyoming http://www.uwyo.edu/oglelab =20 Contact information: Department of Botany, 3165 University of Wyoming 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 Tel: (307) 766-3219 Fax: (307) 766-3851 - =20
Post-doc position in ecosystem modeling and synthesis, Univ of Wyoming
A postdoctoral research scientist position (2-3 yr) is available at the University of Wyoming in the laboratory of Dr. Kiona Ogle (Botany Department; www.uwyo.edu\oglelab <http://www.uwyo.edu/oglelab> ). The postdoc will be responsible for leading a project that is dedicated to synthesizing existing data related to carbon and water fluxes, spanning leaves to ecosystems, across four major deserts in the Southwest. This is a collaborative project involving scientists from the University of Arizona, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of California-Santa Cruz, and Texas Tech; the modeling and synthesis work will be conducted in Dr. Ogle's lab. A primary goal of the synthesis work is to explore the effects of altered precipitation on arid and semiarid ecosystems. Data are to be synthesized within a Bayesian hierarchical modeling framework that facilitates simultaneous coupling of diverse data sources and mechanistic models. For more information about the project, see: www.uwyo.edu/oglelab/research.html (Carbon and water dynamics in deserts of the Southwest). For position requirements and application process, see: www.uwyo.edu/oglelab/prospectives.html. The start date is negotiable, but is before May 31, 2007; application review begins Jan 1, 2007. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Kiona Ogle ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). =20 ----- Kiona Ogle Assistant Professor Departments of Botany & Statistics University of Wyoming http://www.uwyo.edu/oglelab =20 Contact information: Department of Botany, 3165 University of Wyoming 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 Tel: (307) 766-3219 Fax: (307) 766-3851 - =20
