Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for a Research Associate post- doctoral position with Prof. Don Waller in the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin Madison. This position is supported by a grant from the USDACSREES program on weedy invasive species. It will provide a stimulating work environment and strong training opportunity.
Project: Our interactive group is studying historical and current patterns of weedy plant invasion into the forests of S and N Wisconsin, focusing primarily on Alliaria petiolata, Rhamnus cathartica, and Lonicera x bella. We are interested in evaluating how local site and surrounding landscape conditions combine to affect patterns of invasion; the impacts of these invaders on tree regeneration and understory diversity; and how invading plants interact with exotic earthworms and deer herbivory to affect forest understory communities. This project is supported by an award from the USDA-NRI CREEES program: Predicting invasions and their impacts on forest regeneration and plant diversity Further details about the projects and this award can be found under Grant Proposals at: http://idisk.mac.com/donwaller-Public For further information about activities of the Waller Lab and reprints of recent work, see: http://www.botany.wisc.edu/waller/ Qualifications & Skills sought: We seek recent PhDs with skills in some reasonable subset of the following: * The application of geo-spatial / GIS analyses to analyzing ecological data including proficiency with ArcGIS * Expertise in statistics including experimental design, exploratory analysis, general linear models, structural equation modeling, regression trees, and/or neural net analysis * Knowledge of the eastern / Midwestern flora and plant communities * Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team * Excellent writing and communication skills * Knowledge and experience in managing databases (e.g., Access) * Experience supervising students and/or technical staff Term: 1.5 2.5 years, starting Winter 2007 or Spring 2008 Closing Date: Open until filled Compensation: Starting salary of ~$36K, commensurate with skills & experience, plus an excellent benefits package including high-quality health care and ice fishing in the winter . . . Application Procedures: Please look over the materials mentioned above and then compose an application consisting of: 1. A cover letter specifically addressing which of the skills and qualifications listed above that you would bring to the position 2. A current curriculum vitae 3. 1-2 (p)reprints of your papers or manuscripts pdfs are fine 4. A list of 3-4 references including current contact information (email and phone number) 5. A 1-2 page statement laying out: a) what you expect or hope to get out of this experience, b) what particular aspects of the position most interest you (and why) Please send a full set of application materials (preferably as email attachments) to: Don Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dept. of Botany (608) 263-2042 232 Birge Hall 430 Lincoln Drive University of Wisconsin Madison, WI 53706 USA
