We seek to hire a motivated and conceptually driven post-doctoral associate to work collaboratively using theoretical and meta-analytical approaches to tackle questions at the interface between ecosystem and disease ecology. This work will focus on, but not necessarily be limited to, investigating the interactions between increased nutrient supplies from human activites, pathogen impacts on autotroph (e.g., plant or algae) communities, and carbon or nutrient fluxes in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
This research will include work with a new working group funded through the National Socio- Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC). This small team is composed of faculty and postdoctoral researchers with expertise in using mathematical, statistical, and empirical approaches in ecosystem, community, and disease ecology. The successful applicant will be based at UMN, in the highly interactive Borer-Seabloom lab group of students, postdocs, and faculty using empirical, statistical, and theoretical approaches to address questions in disease, ecosystem, and community ecology. We are particularly interested in applicants with strong lateral thinking skills and expertise in mathematical, statistical and analytical techniques as well as interest in examining the human dimensions of their work. Demonstration of excellent writing skills are an essential qualification for this position. The appointment is initially for one year, but may be renewed annually. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, and starting date is negotiable. The position may begin as soon as possible. Full Job ad can be seen here: http://bit.ly/2p0g0og
