[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Positions in Global Biodiversity Science and Conservation, Yale
Postdoc Positions in Global Biodiversity Science and Conservation, Yale University Focal species groups: mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, bees, epiphytes Several positions are available associated with the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change (BGC Center), the Max Planck - Yale Center for Biodiversity Movement and Global Change (MPYC), Map of Life, and the Jetz Lab. Target start date is spring/summer 2019. We are seeking innovative thinkers with a strong quantitative background who are interested in addressing ecological questions at large spatial scales. Qualifications for the position include a PhD in ecology, conservation, (bio-)geography, or biological informatics, combined with experience in spatial biodiversity analysis and inference. The preferred candidates will have a strong interest in the model-based integration of large, disparate biodiversity and environmental data, a dedication toward conscientious work in a team, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. An ability to traverse ecological, evolutionary, and conservation perspectives and to address processes at different spatial and temporal scales are particularly welcome. We expect strong analysis and scientific writing skills. Experience in several scripting languages, database management, taxonomic name management, remote sensing, and/or biodiversity informatics are highly welcome. The positions offer broad thematic flexibility, and focal research questions may be macroecological, macroevolutionary, biogeographical, or conservation-focused. There is also openness regarding the preferred taxonomic study systems. Our current funding has a particular emphasis on mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, bees, and epiphytes, and we are especially (but not exclusively) interested in applicants who have experience in one of these groups. We ask candidates to briefly describe their preferred area of activity in the cover letter. Several junior or senior positions are available, with a typical contract length of 2-3 years. The positions will be based at Yale University, with close collaborative links to our partners worldwide. The Yale BGC Center connects biodiversity scientists from across campus and hosts a range of speaker and workshop events. It supports research and training around the use of new technologies and data flows for model-based inference and prediction of biodiversity distributions and changes at large spatial and taxonomic scales. Flagship Center projects include Map of Life and associated activities supporting the Half-Earth Map and the development of the GEO BON Species Population Essential Biodiversity Variables. For animal movement data we are partnered with the Icarus initiative, a space station-based near-global GPS animal movement observation system, and Movebank, which supports the management and integration of movement data. For camera trapping data we are members of the Wildlife Insights initiative. Other Center initiatives include the integration of phylogenetic information with spatial distributions (e.g., VertLife), and the NASA-supported development and application of remote sensing-informed layers for biodiversity modelling (EarthEnv). Yale University offers researchers and staff competitive salaries and a generous package of benefits. Yale has a thriving and growing community of young scholars in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town is renowned for its classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City. To apply please send, in one pdf, a short motivation (i.e. cover) letter, CV and names and contact information for three referees to michelle.du...@yale.edu, subject “BGC Postdoc” For questions contact walter.j...@yale.edu. The final selection process will begin on 20 January 2018, We passionately believe that a diverse team will enable a broader perspective and enhance creativity, and we strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.
[ECOLOG-L] Movement Ecology Max Planck-Yale: Postdoc, Data Science Positions
Several positions are available associated with the Max Planck-Yale (MPY) Center for Biodiversity Movement and Global Change (https://mpyc.yale.edu). The MPY Center, an International Max Planck Center, is a partnership between Yale University and its Center for Biodiversity and Global Change and the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, Radolfzell. - Postdoc in Movement Ecology. We are seeking innovative thinkers with a strong quantitative background who are interested in using existing and, through Icarus, forthcoming movement data to address questions in the MPY Center remit. Qualifications for the position include include a PhD in ecology or behavior or a related field, past experience in collecting or analyzing movement data, a dedication toward conscientious and responsible work in a team, and strong communication skills. An ability to traverse community- and single-species perspectives and to address processes at different spatial and temporal scales are particularly welcome. The position offers thematic flexibility and in their application letter candidates should briefly describe their preferred area of activity. 1-2 positions are available with a contract length of 2 or 3 years. - Spatial Biodiversity Data Scientist. We are seeking a qualified candidate to help oversee the management and analysis of species occurrence information, including movement data. The candidate should ideally have PhD, or a Master’s degree and equivalent experience, in ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field. The successful applicant will work in a team of researchers and informaticians to build, manage, and analyze biodiversity databases. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, conscientious, and detail oriented. Qualifications include experience in working with geospatial and biodiversity data and the PostgreSQL/PostGIS environment, and python and shell scripting skills. A background in spatial analysis and modelling is welcome. The position is initially for up to five years and may be extended beyond that period. The MPY Center supports research and training around the use of new technologies such as GPS tracking and remote sensing to address questions in ecology, behavior, and global change. Flagship Center projects include the Icarus initiative, a space station-based near-global GPS animal movement observation system, Movebank, which supports the management and integration of movement data, and Map of Life, an infrastructure integrating global species distribution information for research and conservation. The MPY Center’s research goal is to use individual movement data to address patterns and mechanisms in species distribution, species coexistence, environmental niche associations, animal migrations, and biodiversity change. Open positions, with a target start date of fall 2018, include: The positions will be based at Yale University with close collaborative links to the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, Radolfzell. The MPY Center will support workshops, training activities and exchanges linking the two locations, and Center postdocs and staff will be expected to engage in these activities. Yale University offers its postdoc and staff a generous package of benefits. Yale has a thriving and growing community of young scholars in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town is renowned for its classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City. To apply please send, in one pdf, a short cover letter, CV and contact info for three referees to michelle.du...@yale.edu. The final selection process will begin on 20 April 2018. We passionately believe that a diverse team will enable a broader perspective and enhance creativity, and we strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.
[ECOLOG-L] Data/Informatics Positions in Global Biodiversity Science, Yale
Several positions starting fall/winter 2017/18 are available associated with the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change (http://bgc.yale.edu), Map of Life (https://mol.org) and the Jetz Lab (http://jetzlab.yale.edu). To apply please send, in one pdf, a short cover letter, CV and contact info for three referees to michelle.du...@yale.edu. For questions or associated PhD opportunities contact walter.j...@yale.edu. The final selection process will begin on 18 Aug 2017, but applications before this date are welcome and will be reviewed as received. # Spatial Biodiversity Data Architect/Manager. Map of Life is seeking a qualified candidate to join their international team to help oversee the management (and analysis) of species occurrence information and associated metadata. The successful applicant will work with software engineers and research team to build, extend, support, and manage new databases driving biodiversity web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, self-driven, and detail oriented. We require experience in working with geospatial and biodiversity data and the PostgreSQL/PostGIS environment, and python and shell scripting skills. See also https://mol.org/careers. # Biodiversity Web developer. Map of Life is seeking a Front-end Web Developer to join their international team and participate in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of mol.org web applications and the API that support them. We require familiarity with Google Cloud Platforms (BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Datastore) and hosted platforms such as Google App Engine and CARTO. We require experience in developing responsive web applications in HTML5 and CSS3 on JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React. See also https://mol.org/careers. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: The interdisciplinary BGC program (http://bgc.yale.edu) connects biodiversity scientists from across campus. Yale has a thriving and growing community of young scholars in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town is renowned for its classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Positions in Global Biodiversity Science, Yale
Several positions starting fall/winter 2017/18 are available associated with the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change (http://bgc.yale.edu), Map of Life (https://mol.org) and the Jetz Lab (http://jetzlab.yale.edu). To apply please send, in one pdf, a short cover letter, CV and contact info for three referees to michelle.du...@yale.edu. For questions or associated PhD opportunities contact walter.j...@yale.edu. The final selection process will begin on 18 Aug 2017, but applications before this date are welcome and will be reviewed as received. # Postdoc: Integrated models of biodiversity distributions and change. We are seeking a postdoc (2-3y) addressing questions and research opportunities surrounding uncertainty-assessed models of species (co-)occurrences over time. Project work would benefit from range of carefully curated biodiversity data sources and novel remotely sensed layers from associated NASA projects. Contingent on funding, the position may address specific GEO BON use cases in support of Species Populations Essential Biodiversity Variables. We are open to a candidate’s preferred taxa, regions, and questions and animal/plant and terrestrial/marine/freshwater expertise – qualifications and vision are more important than a specific system. We seek someone with as strong quantitative background and ability to traverse community- and single- species perspectives and spatial scales. # Postdoc: Mountain biodiversity change. A postdoc position (1-2y) is available to address questions surrounding spatial patterns and temporal changes in global mountain biodiversity. This position will build on the data and infrastructure collaboration of the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment and Map of Life (http://www.mountainbiodiversity.org). Targeted work aims to document the evidence base and causes behind geographical mountain biodiversity patterns and to integrate information about change and protection in support of Target 4 of Sustainable Development Goal 15. The successful candidate will have excellent spatial biodiversity modelling skills and statistical background, first-hand experience with observational field data collection, knowledge of global change scenarios and models, and a passion for mountain biodiversity. # Postdoc: Global macroevolution and macroecology. We are seeking a postdoc (2-3y) to work on questions of species and trait diversification and the evolution of niche-relevant traits in geographic space and across spatial scales. Focal taxa include vertebrates, but we are open to work on invertebrate or plant taxa. The candidate should have a strong background in phylogenetic comparative methods and rate-based diversification analyses and ideally prior experience in the assembly of phylogenies, geospatial analyses, and a solid natural history background. Familiarity with R, python, and bash is desirable, as are strong writing and verbal communication skills, a successful track-record of publications, and strong team-working skills.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Macroecology & Macroevolution, Yale University
PhD Positions in Macroecology, Macroevolution and Movement Ecology Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) Yale University 1-2 PhD positions are available in our research group starting fall 2015. We are interested in students with strong research experience who are excited about interdisciplinary work spanning a range of ecological scales. Applicants should have a strong interest in combining theory, modeling, and fieldwork to address questions in macroecology, macroevolution, or movement ecology. In addition to or ongoing interested in terrestrial vertebrates we are currently recruiting students keen to work on dragonflies, butterflies or select plant groups and fish. For ongoing or planned movement ecology projects in East Africa and Central/South America or elsewhere there are particular opportunities for someone with strong field experience in birds. In the Jetz Lab (http://jetzlab.yale.edu), the successful candidate will interact with two PhD students and four postdoctoral fellows and the Map of Life team (http://mol.org/). The student will also benefit from training activities in the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, the Program in Spatial Biodiversity Science and Conservation, http://sbsc.yale.edu/), the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (http://www.yale.edu/yibs) and the Peabody Museum. For further information about the EEB graduate program see http://eeb.yale.edu/academics/graduate-program. Significant prior research experience (e.g. as evidenced by publications) and high GRE scores are required for applications to be competitive. Applications are due Dec 15, 2014.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Macroevolution of Vertebrates, Yale
Postdoctoral Position Macroevolution of Terrestrial Vertebrates (Yale University, 2 years) A postdoc position is available in the new NSF Genealogy of Life project VertLife Terrestrial: A complete, global assembly of phylogenetic, trait, spatial and environment characteristics for a model clade. Project members include Walter Jetz (Yale, Lead), Alex Pyron (GWU), Rauri Bowie (UC Berkeley), Jake Esselstyn (LSU), and Rob Guralnick (CU Boulder). The position will be based in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at Yale University (http://jetzlab.yale.edu), with visits to collaborating research groups. We are looking for a talented young scientist with an interest in macroevolution and macroecology and with superior skills in phylogenetic analysis and models of trait evolution and diversification. Additional background in spatial analysis and informatics tools development is highly welcome. The successful candidate will have a compelling publication record, an interest in developing own research questions, and a proven ability to work both independently and in larger teams. Terrestrial Vertebrates comprise ca. 33,000 species with a wide range of life histories and ecological adaptations. The VertLife Terrestrial project will undertake concerted phylogenetic and trait data assembling efforts that will advance the species-level completeness of key evolutionary and ecological attributes. It aims to help establish terrestrial vertebrates as a global model system for macroevolution, macroecology, comparative biology and global change research. Online analysis and visualization tools are planned that will connect to existing projects such as Map of Life. The postdoc is expected to develop and address macroevolutionary and macroecological questions building on these resources. For additional information see http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=132716. Yale has a thriving community of postdocs and graduate students in evolution, ecology, and global change science associated with the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Program in Spatial Biodiversity Science and Conservation, the Peabody Museum, the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town and campus are renowned for their classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City. To apply please email a short cover letter, CV and contact details of three referees (all in one pdf) to walter.j...@yale.edu with VertLife postdoc in the subject line. US applicants are encouraged to simultaneously consider an NSF PRFB (http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2015/nsf15501/nsf15501.htm, Area 2) to come to Yale. Applications from both within and outside the US are welcome. Start date is flexible, but should preferably be around Spring 2015. Review of applications will begin on 30th of November 2014 and continue until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Asst. Professor - Physiology and Functional Biology, Yale
Yale University Faculty Position in Physiology and Functional Biology The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in physiology and functional biology. Focal research areas could include comparative, molecular, evolutionary, or ecological physiology, functional biology, biomechanics, or biomaterials science. We seek applicants who use creative approaches to address fundamental questions in organismal biology and who are eager to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in physiology and associated fields. A record of outstanding achievement and a promising research program are more important than the specific research area. Interested candidates should submit online a CV, three relevant reprints or manuscripts, brief research and teaching statements, and three letters of reference at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Yale/EEB. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2014. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans and under-represented groups.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Spatial Biodiversity Modelling - Fall 2014 - Map of Life, Yale
A postdoc position is available under a new Phase II NSF grant for the collaborative Map of Life project (www.mol.org) at Yale University, associated with the larger research and training environment of the Yale SBSC Program. Review of applications will begin 1st June 2014 and continue until positions are filled. POSITION: We are looking for a talented young scientist with superior skills in model-based integration and analysis of biodiversity, remote sensing, geospatial and species trait data. Background in Bayesian approaches, programming (development of libraries in R, analysis tools etc.) and remote sensing is particularly welcome. The successful candidate will have a compelling publication record, an interest in developing own research questions, and a proven ability to work both independently and in larger teams. The postdoc is expected to engage on collaborative projects with the larger Map of Life team (primarily at Yale in the Lab of PI Jetz, but also with project partners CU Boulder, BiK-F Frankfurt, Cornell Lab of Ornithology). Potential areas of work include cross-scale models of species occupancy and abundance, environmental (remote-sensing based) niche evaluations and single and multi-species global change assessments, conservation and trait biogeography. The position is primarily based at Yale, but can include research visits to other universities. Applications from both within and outside the US are welcome. Preferred start date for the position is fall 2014, but there is flexibility. There are additional funding opportunities in the broader areas of macroecology, biogeography and global change, especially for applicants who are interested in jointly considering independent fellowships to come to Yale (e.g. EU Marie Curie, Humboldt Lynen fellowship, ARC, NERC, YIBS, etc.). To apply please email a short cover letter, CV and contact details of three referees (all in one pdf) to walter.j...@yale.edu with Biodiversity postdoc in the subject line. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: See the Map of Life website (www.mol.or) for additional project information. The new interdisciplinary SBSC program (sbsc.yale.edu) at Yale connects biodiversity scientists from across the Yale campus and has core staff support. Yale has a thriving and growing community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town and campus are renowned for the classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City.
[ECOLOG-L] Biodiversity Data Manager Position for Fall 2014, Map of Life, Yale University
A biodiversity data manager position (4 years) is available under a new Phase II NSF grant for the collaborative Map of Life project (www.mol.org) at Yale University, associated with the larger research and training environment of the Yale SBSC Program (http://sbsc.yale.edu/) and the Lab group of PI Jetz (http://jetzlab.yale.edu/) . Review of applications will begin 1st June 2014 and continue until positions are filled. POSITION: We are seeking a qualified candidate to join the international Map of Life team to oversee the management of species distribution information and associated metadata. The data manager will interact with contributors worldwide, manage the in-house data team, supervise data discovery, storage, quality control and analysis. Strong background in programming (e.g. Python), spatial analysis (GIS) and SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL/PostGIS) are key qualifications as are strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong candidates would hold a Masters or PhD degree (applicants without a graduate degree but work substantial experience will also be considered), have strong knowledge and passion about the diversity and biogeography of life. Preferred start date for the position is summer/fall 2014. To apply please email a short cover letter, CV and contact details of 1-3 referees (all in one pdf) to jeremy.malc...@yale.edu with Biodiversity data manager in the subject line. Shorter term employment as well as an extension beyond four years are possible. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: See the Map of Life website (www.mol.or) for additional project information. The new interdisciplinary SBSC program (sbsc.yale.edu) at Yale connects biodiversity scientists from across the Yale campus and has core staff support. Yale has a thriving and growing community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town and campus are renowned for the classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City.
[ECOLOG-L] Biodiversity Data Manager Position, Map of Life, Yale University
A biodiversity data manager position (4 years) is available under a new Phase II NSF grant for the collaborative Map of Life project (www.mol.org) at Yale University, associated with the larger research and training environment of the Yale SBSC Program (http://sbsc.yale.edu/) and the Lab group of PI Jetz (http://jetzlab.yale.edu/) . Review of applications will begin 1st June 2014 and continue until positions are filled. POSITION: We are seeking a qualified candidate to join the international Map of Life team to oversee the management of species distribution information and associated metadata. The data manager will interact with contributors worldwide, manage the in-house data team, supervise data discovery, storage, quality control and analysis. Strong background in programming (e.g. Python), spatial analysis (GIS) and SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL/PostGIS) are key qualifications as are strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong candidates would hold a Masters or PhD degree (applicants without a graduate degree but work substantial experience will also be considered), have strong knowledge and passion about the diversity and biogeography of life. Preferred start date for the position is summer/fall 2015. To apply please email a short cover letter, CV and contact details of 1-3 referees (all in one pdf) to jeremy.malc...@yale.edu with Biodiversity data manager in the subject line. Shorter term employment as well as an extension beyond four years are possible. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: See the Map of Life website (www.mol.or) for additional project information. The new interdisciplinary SBSC program (sbsc.yale.edu) at Yale connects biodiversity scientists from across the Yale campus and has core staff support. Yale has a thriving and growing community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town and campus are renowned for the classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Spatial Biodiversity Modelling - Map of Life, Yale
A postdoc position is available under a new Phase II NSF grant for the collaborative Map of Life project (www.mol.org) at Yale University, associated with the larger research and training environment of the Yale SBSC Program. Review of applications will begin 1st June 2014 and continue until positions are filled. POSITION: We are looking for a talented young scientist with superior skills in model-based integration and analysis of biodiversity, remote sensing, geospatial and species trait data. Background in Bayesian approaches, programming (development of libraries in R, analysis tools etc.) and remote sensing is particularly welcome. The successful candidate will have a compelling publication record, an interest in developing own research questions, and a proven ability to work both independently and in larger teams. The postdoc is expected to engage on collaborative projects with the larger Map of Life team (primarily at Yale in the Lab of PI Jetz, but also with project partners CU Boulder, BiK-F Frankfurt, Cornell Lab of Ornithology). Potential areas of work include cross-scale models of species occupancy and abundance, environmental (remote-sensing based) niche evaluations and single and multi-species global change assessments, conservation and trait biogeography. The position is primarily based at Yale, but can include research visits to other universities. Applications from both within and outside the US are welcome. Preferred start date for the position is fall 2015, but there is flexibility. There are additional funding opportunities in the broader areas of macroecology, biogeography and global change, especially for applicants who are interested in jointly considering independent fellowships to come to Yale (e.g. EU Marie Curie, Humboldt Lynen fellowship, ARC, NERC, YIBS, etc.). To apply please email a short cover letter, CV and contact details of three referees (all in one pdf) to walter.j...@yale.edu with Biodiversity postdoc in the subject line. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: See the Map of Life website (www.mol.or) for additional project information. The new interdisciplinary SBSC program (sbsc.yale.edu) at Yale connects biodiversity scientists from across the Yale campus and has core staff support. Yale has a thriving and growing community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town and campus are renowned for the classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunities at Yale in spatial biodiversity science and macroevolution
PhD Positions in the Jetz Lab Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) Yale University 1-2 fully-funded PhD positions are available in our research group starting fall 2012. We are interested in students with strong research experience who are excited about interdisciplinary work spanning a range of ecological scales. Applicants should have a strong interest in combining theory, data analysis, modeling, and potentially fieldwork to address questions in macroecology, comparative community ecology, community phylogenetics, macroevolution, comparative phylogeography, movement ecology, biodiversity informatics and/or global change ecology. Our preferred study system is terrestrial vertebrates, but work on other groups (including plants) is possible. For ongoing or planned projects in East Africa and Central/South America there are particular opportunities for someone with strong fieldwork experience in birds. There are also opportunities for macroevolutionary and phylogeographic work, connected with the Labs of e.g. Tom Near, Micahel Donoghue and Gisela Caccone. The student will be integrated in the departments thriving graduate program in ecology and evolution and will be able to interact closely with related programs in the neighboring Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. RESEARCH GROUP: For further information about the Jetz Lab, see http://www.yale.edu/jetz. There are excellent additional training opportunities in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (http://www.yale.edu/yibs), the Peabody Museum (both physically connected to the EEB Department), and the Yale Forestry & Environment School - e.g. in GIS and remote sensing, phylogenetics, phylogeography, landscape genetics, climate change science, and more. APPLICATIONS: For further information see http://www.yale.edu/eeb/grad/index.htm and http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/index.html. Applications are due Dec 15, 2011.
[ECOLOG-L] Geospatial/Biodiversity Programmer, Yale University
Programmer in Geospatial Analysis and Biodiversity Informatics Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Yale University A three-year software developer position is available in our research group to support collaborative work in biodiversity informatics and conservation starting January 2012 (some flexibility). General Purpose Provide programming work for ongoing collaborative projects in geospatial analysis, biodiversity science and conservation research (e.g. Map of Life, www.mappinglife.org ). This work is in partnership with scientists and biodiversity informaticians at CU Boulder, UC Berkeley and Senckenberg, Frankfurt. Extension beyond three years is possible. Essential Duties Work with a team of researchers and developers to identify requirements, develop and modify code for geospatial analysis, backend (cloud-based) and frontend browser-based applications. Education and Experience 1. Bachelors degree in a relevant area and three to five years of programming experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Strong background in all: Python, postgreSQL, PostGIS, Linux/Unix 3. Specialized knowledge in open source geospatial software tools 4. Preferably experience in most of the following: App Engine, HTML5/CSS, java, javascript, php, IaaS such as Linode, web design, system administration, deployment tools, Chef Skills and Abilities 1. Excellent programming skills and a strong interest in learning and developing new approaches to support the databasing, analysis and web- delivery of spatial, environmental and biodiversity data and tools. 2. Well developed analytical and problem solving skills. 3. Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression. 4. Excellent skills for working in and leading a distributed and international team of developers. 5. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Additional Information RESEARCH GROUP: In the Jetz Lab, the successful candidate will interact with a number of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. For further information see: www.yale.edu/jetz. Yale has a thriving community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science. The successful candidate will benefit from interactions with the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (www.yale.edu/yibs), the Peabody Museum (both physically connected to EEB), the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (http://environment.yale.edu). Yale offers extraordinarily competitive and comprehensive benefits and staff support (http://www.yale.edu/hronline/benefits/). Yale and New Haven provide a vibrant and diverse intellectual community in a quintessential New England town setting, only c.a. 1h outside New York City (http://www.yale.edu/newhaven/index.html). APPLICATION: Please email a short letter of interest, C.V., and the names and contact details of referees (ideally all combined in one pdf) to walter.j...@yale.edu subject line: Geospatial programmer. Job and application info can also be accessed here: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/application/external/index.html, job numbers: 14773 & 14774. Review of applications will begin on 25 Nov, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. This position offers competitive market salary.
[ECOLOG-L] Yale: 1-2 Postdoctoral, 1 Programmer position in Macroecology, Biodiversity Science and Biodiversity/Geo-Informatics
1-2 Postdoctoral positions in Macroecology, Biodiversity Science and Biodiversity/Geo-Informatics 1 Researcher/Programmer position in Geo-/Eco-/Biodiversity-Informatics Jetz Lab, Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Yale University POSITIONS: Several two-year positions are available in our research group starting summer 2011 to work in areas related to ongoing NSF projects (Map of Life: An infrastructure for integrating global species distribution knowledge; Validating and advancing projections of species' distributions in the face of global change) and beyond. Extension beyond two years is possible. We are looking for the following potential candidates and qualifications: # Postdoc in Macroecology, Biodiversity Science and Conservation Biogeography. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the analysis of geographic biodiversity and ecological data, an additional strong background in community ecology and macroevolution, advanced technical skills in R and GIS, and a compelling publication record. Applications from candidates interested in global change questions are welcome. # Postdoc in Biodiversity Informatics. Successful candidates will have superior skills in the development of tools for the analysis of biodiversity and geospatial data, advanced data management skills, advanced programming skills (in e.g. Java, Python, php, etc.), and evidence of successful development of software and/or web tools. Experience with GIS and satellite imagery is a plus. # Researcher/Programmer in Geo-/Eco-/Biodiversity-Informatics, management of geospatial data. This is a post-BA/BSc/Master position. We are looking for someone with excellent programming skills and a strong interest in learning and developing new approaches to support the management and web-delivery of biodiversity data and tools. The successful candidate will likely have knowledge in most of the following: Java, Python, php, R, Linux. Experience in the analysis of remote sensing data and/or the use of SQL/ postgreSQL, PostGIS, ArcGIS will be a plus. If preferred, half-time employment is possible. Successful postdoctoral candidates will benefit from a number of existing data and project opportunities in the lab, but research beyond these is welcome and expected. RESEARCH GROUP: In the Jetz Lab, the successful candidate will interact with a number of PhD students postdoctoral fellows. For further information see: www.yale.edu/jetz. Yale has a thriving community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science. The postdoctoral fellow will benefit from interactions with the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (www.yale.edu/yibs), the Peabody Museum (both physically connected to EEB), the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (http://environment.yale.edu). APPLICATION: Please email a short letter of interest, C.V., and the names and contact details of three referees (ideally all combined in one pdf) to walter.j...@yale.edu subject line: Biodiversity Positions. Please submit application materials before 16 Jan, 2011.
[ECOLOG-L] Yale University - PhD position in Phylogeny-Geography
The laboratories of Thomas Near and Walter Jetz in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University are seeking to recruit a Ph.D. student to develop research questions integrating species geographic distributions and phylogenetic relationships. One particular opportunity concerns North American freshwater fishes. Clades for which multi-gene time calibrated phylogenies are available or in development include darters (Percidae), sunfishes and black basses (Centrarchidae), minnows (Cyprinidae), and bullhead catfishes (Ictaluridae). Other opportunities include work on select terrestrial vertebrate systems at continental to global scale or on macroevolutionary patterns in ray-finned fishes. Applications for the 2011-2012 academic year are due 15 December 2010. Go to the website http://www.eeb.yale.edu/grad/index.htm for details on the application procedure. Persons interested in applying for this particular set of projects should contact Thomas Near (thomas.n...@yale.edu) and/or Walter Jetz (walter.j...@yale.edu ).
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in Biodiversity Science and Informatics (Yale)
Postdoctoral position in Biodiversity Science and Informatics (Biodiversity informatics, Species distribution modeling, GIS, Conservation of East African vertebrates Jetz Lab, Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Yale University One 2-3 year position is available starting between January and July 2010. We are looking for an expert in the analysis, management, and visualization of large quantities of spatial (and phylogenetic) biodiversity data. Knowledge of the major biodiversity informatics initiatives, the design of relational databases, species distribution modeling, and GIS are required. The successful candidate will likely have deep working knowledge in most of the following: SQL/postgreSQL, PostGIS, ArcGIS, Python, PHP, Java, R. Experience in Unix/Linux will be a benefit. A number of basic or applied research opportunities based on databases in the Lab are possible and will be developed jointly with the successful candidate. One specific research opportunity is an assessment of the fate of East African terrestrial vertebrates under climate change. This project will include time in the field with collaborators in Kenya, and close interactions with the African Conservation Center, the Natural History Museum in Nairobi, and the Kenya Wildlife Service. RESEARCH GROUP: In the Jetz Lab, the successful candidate will interact with two PhD students and four postdoctoral fellows. For further information see: http://www.yale.edu/jetz. Yale has a thriving community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science. The postdoctoral fellow will benefit from interactions with the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (http://www.yale.edu/yibs), the Peabody Museum (both physically connected to EEB), the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (http://environment.yale.edu). APPLICATION: Please email short letter of interest, C.V., and the names and contact details of three referees (ideally all combined in one pdf) preferably by 4 Dec 2009 to walter.j...@yale.edu Subject line: Biodiversity Postdoc. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunities at Yale (Jetz Lab): Ecology, Biogeography and Conservation
PhD Positions in Ecology, Biogeography and Conservation (Jetz Lab) Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) Yale University Up to two fully-funded PhD positions are available starting Fall 2010. We are interested in students with research experience who are excited about interdisciplinary work spanning a range of ecological scales. Applicants should have a strong interest in combining theory, data analysis and modeling, and potentially fieldwork to address questions in Community ecology, Community phylogenetics, Geographical ecology, Movement ecology, Biodiversity science, Biogeography, Biodiversity informatics, and Global change ecology. Our preferred study system is terrestrial vertebrates, but work on other groups (including plants) is possible. The student will be integrated in the departments thriving graduate program in ecology and evolution and will be able to interact closely with related programs in the neighboring Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. Annual stipends are ca. $27k. RESEARCH GROUP: In the Jetz Lab, the successful candidate will interact with two finishing PhD students, three resident and one affiliated postdoctoral fellow. For further information see: http://www.yale.edu/jetz Within the Jetz Lab, the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (http://www.yale.edu/yibs), the Peabody Museum (both physically connected to the EEB Department), and the Yale Climate & Energy Institute there are excellent training opportunities in GIS, macroecology, phylogenetics, phylogeography, macroevolution, biodiversity science, climate change science, global change ecology, and more. There is the potential to develop and co-supervise undergraduate research projects. APPLICATIONS: Please note that applications are due December 4, 2009. For further information see http://www.yale.edu/eeb/grad/index.htm and http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/index.html
Postdoc: Broad-scale ecology and conservation of terrestrial vertebrates
Postdoc: Biogeography, ecology and conservation of terrestrial vertebrates in a changing world Division of Biological Sciences, University of California San Diego DESCRIPTION: One postdoctoral position (two years) will be available starting spring/summer 2007 to work on the conservation and broad-scale ecology of terrestrial vertebrates. The research will draw on a number of ecological, environmental, phylogenetic and distributional databases. An intended core focus will be the impacts of global environmental change on species ranges, and their associated ecological and evolutionary context. There are some obvious additional research opportunities, and there is potential for the postdoctoral scientist to develop new directions. RESEARCH GROUP: The position is based in the Lab of Walter Jetz. In this group, the successful candidate will interact with two PhD students (broad- scale conservation of mammals and birds, macroecology of vertebrate energy use), two affiliated postdoctoral fellows (cross-scale bioenergetic models of herptiles, global biogeography of vertebrates), and several graduate and undergraduate level students. There is the potential to develop and co- supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects. LOCATION: University of California, San Diego. The position is based at the Section of Ecology, Behavior & Evolution in the Division of Biological Sciences a research community of ca. 100 faculty (including 14 members of the National Academy), 140 postdoctoral fellows, and 250 graduate students, which is further strengthened by the neighboring Scripps Institute of Oceanography. REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in ecology, biogeography or evolution with research experience in the analysis of spatial data and strong quantitative skills. Evidence of research productivity as indicated by scholarly publications is required. Sound skills and experience in the use of GIS, the analysis of distribution data, relational databases and statistical analysis of spatial data are a prerequisite. Evidence of strong communication and teamwork skills is highly desired. Experience in environmental niche modeling, spatial statistics, the analysis of phylogenetic data, R and/or MatLab, a Programming language (e.g. C, Visual Basic) is a plus. APPLICATION: Please email brief letter of interest, C.V., and the names and contact details of three referees by March 15, 2007 to Romel Hokanson, [EMAIL PROTECTED], subject line: Postdoctoral Position Jetz Lab. Phone: +1 (858) 822-4862. For questions about the position contact Walter Jetz, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin March 15, and continue until the position is filled.
