Dear Colleagues,
We are looking to fill a 3-year postdoc position in ecosystem theory,
focusing on the effects of chemical perturbations on ecosystem
functioning. We are particularly looking for individuals in knowledge of
dynamical systems / control theory and a strong
Maths/Physics/Computing/Engineering background.
This position is a key component of a large, multi-institutional,
interdisciplinary UK NERC funded project (£2.4M FEC) led by Professor
Guy Woodward at Imperial, within the new NERC Emerging Chemicals Risks
Programme (https://nerc.ukri.org/press/releases/2018/30-chemicals/). We
will use a novel combination of mathematical theory, ecoinformatics
(e.g., including analysis of a global traits database), lab experiments
and mesocosm experiments to understand alterations and recovery of
biodiversity and ecosystem functioning following exposure to chemical
(and climatic) stressors.
The ultimate aim of the project is to provide freshwater bioscientists a
new framework for predicting the impacts of chemical stressors in
ecosystems. To develop such a framework in the context of rapidly
changing environments we need to move beyond the current reliance on
static diversity indices and single-species lab “ecotox” models towards
a general functional and trait-based approach that can be used as an
integrated diagnostic tool in any ecosystem.
Akey theoretical challenge will be modelling the microbial component of
freshwater aquatic ecosystems.
The ads are here:
<https://tinyurl.com/y9dqd83j>
https://tinyurl.com/y9dqd83j
https://tinyurl.com/y97ow5vf
Please pass this email on to anybody that might be interested in applying.
Thanks and Best wishes,
Samraat
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Samraat Pawar
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Life Sciences
Imperial College London, Silwood Park Campus
2.4 Kennedy Building
Buckhurst Road
Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7PY
United Kingdom
Director, Masters in Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
<http://www.imperial.ac.uk/life-sciences/postgraduate/masters-courses/computational-methods-in-ecology-and-evolution/>,
Coordinator of Masters Courses, Silwood Park Campus
Training Director, Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantitative Methods
in Ecology and Evolution <https://www.imperial.ac.uk/qmee-cdt/>
Web: pawarlab.org <http://pawarlab.org>
Email: s.pa...@imperial.ac.uk <mailto:s.pa...@imperial.ac.uk>
Office phone: +44 (0)2075942213
