Associate Scientist - Ecology Trophic interactions, global change, chemical ecology, "genes to ecosystems" ecology
An Associate Scientist position (PVL# 65957) is available with the Lindroth Research Group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The "Scientist" track at UW-M is similar to "Research Faculty" tracks at other universities. Research in the Lindroth group spans a diverse array of ecological disciplines, including plant-herbivore interactions, global environmental change, biofuels, and "genes to ecosystems" ecology, with chemical ecology as the nexus. For more information about the group, see: http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth/ Principal responsibilities: The Associate Scientist will provide intellectual leadership, supervision and mentoring to a productive research group consisting of postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate students. The Scientist will coordinate and direct a diverse portfolio of research activities, provide analytical chemistry support, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts. Finally, the Scientist will develop new research initiatives and collaborations, write competitive grant proposals, and provide written annual reports for funded research projects. Qualifications: Ph.D.; postdoctoral experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of and experience with chemically-mediated ecological processes; strong writing and statistical skills. Must have exceptional organizational and communication/interpersonal skills, and demonstrated record of publication. Grantsmanship experience preferred. Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent medical/dental health plans and retirement savings plans available at minimal cost. Position start date is March 1 - June 1, 2011. University and Town: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a premier institution for research in ecology and has ranked among the top five research universities in the United States for each of the past 20 years. UW-Madison ranks first in research expenditures among public universities. Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin, and consistently ranks among the best cities in the U.S.A. for work, education, family and leisure activities. Application: To ensure consideration, application must be received by January 15, 2011. Send a single pdf document, including a letter specifically detailing your fit to the position (PVL# 65957), c.v., statement of research interests, names/addresses of three references, and representative reprints to: Ms. Sheila Timme Academic Department Manager smti...@wisc.edu UW - Madison is an equal opportunity employer ___________________________________________________________________________ Richard L. Lindroth, Ph.D. Professor of Ecology and Associate Dean for Research 146 Agriculture Hall Dean's office phone: 608-262-6792 1450 Linden Dr. Faculty office phone: 608-263-6277 University of Wisconsin-Madison Fax: 608-262-4556 Madison, WI 53706 E-mail: lindr...@wisc.edu U.S.A. http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth/ ___________________________________________________________________________
