Postdoctoral Position in Plant Invasion Ecology (New Zealand) Vacancy 13/07
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral fellow position within the Bio- Protection Research Centre based at Lincoln University, New Zealand. The Centre has a full-time position available for one year for a weed ecologist to undertake research on the project: Ecological impacts of alien plants on native vegetation: richness, community structure and ecosystem function. The Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake independent research aimed at elucidating the impacts of alien plants on plant species and plant functional richness of invaded communities. A range of opportunities exist to apply different techniques to this issue including analysis of existing databases, meta-analysis and potentially fieldwork to examine how changes in the relative abundance of alien species impacts different components of vegetation. The Fellow will work in an active research group with strong national and international links and an excellent publication record in the area of invasion ecology. Applicants will be required to have: A PhD in ecology or a related field Research experience in the area of plant invasion ecology. Strong skills in quantitative data analysis, particularly statistical modelling. A record of peer reviewed publications As travel between field sites may be a feature of this position, a current drivers licence is also required. The successful candidate will join an active and dynamic group of invasion ecologists and you can find out more about our work at: http://bioprotection.org.nz/project/world-leading-biosecurity/weed-dynamics- and-invasion-processes Further information and how to apply for vacancy number 13/07 is available on our website. Alternatively, please contact Human Resources on 03 325 3687 or email j...@lincoln.ac.nz. Electronic applications are welcome and all applications should be accompanied by a covering letter, application form and CV. Applications must be received by 4 pm on Thursday 7 March 2013.
