A postdoctoral position is available at the Umaña Lab in the Department
of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan in
collaboration with Dr. Jenny Zambrano (University of Maryland). The
postdoctoral researcher will be involved in ongoing research
investigating the relationships between leaf and root economic spectrums
and their variation along a soil fertility gradient at Big Woods forest,
Michigan. The incumbent will analyze data and prepare manuscripts for
publication in peer-reviewed journals. The postdoctoral associate will
work independently with minimal supervision.There will be also
opportunities to develop questions related to ongoing research conducted
in the Umaña Lab related to tree demography, plant interactions and
plant physiology. Additional information about the Umaña Lab can be
found here:https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/umanalab/
<https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/umanalab/>
*Qualifications for potential applicants:*
PhD degree in Ecology, Plant Biology or related field.
Strong quantitative skills (preferable experience using Bayesian models)
Proficiency with R
Demonstrated track record of publications
Excellent communication and time-management skills
Strong work ethic
The appointment will be for 1 year with the potential for extension to 1
additional year. Benefits are included and pay will be commensurate with
experience. Preferred start date will be August 2019.
Review of applications will begin 26 April 2019, and will continue until
the position has been filled. To apply for the position, please email a
cover letter including previous experience, research interests and
motivation for applying, along with a CV and the names and email
addresses of three referencestoDr. Umaña (maum...@umich.edu
<mailto:maum...@umich.edu>).We strongly encourage applications from
women and minorities.
