OPEN POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: Ecological Modeler (Vegetation Dynamics and Land Use Change)
=20 We seek a broadly trained ecologist with experience in ecological simulation modeling to join our dynamic research group at the University of Nevada, Reno. The project will focus on spatially-explicit ecosystem modeling of plant community response to changing land and water use practices in Nevada's Walker Lake watershed.=20 =20 This position is part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator project (http://www.nevada.edu/walker/) involving UNR and the Desert Research Institute. The post-doctoral research associate will develop or adapt an ecological simulation modeling approach to forecast plant community responses to changing water allocations and agricultural practices, both for native riparian communities and former agricultural fields. There will be opportunity to develop a research project addressing the broader implications of changing land and water use practices for dynamics of plant communities and riparian landscapes, particularly with regard to invasive plant species. Research will address questions of plant community invasibility in a riparian environment, and the effects of tamarisk, an invasive woody phreatophyte, on the ecosystem-level water budget.=20 =20 Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. within the past 5 years in a relevant scientific discipline, and must have prior experience in ecological simulation modeling. A background in GIS and remote sensing is also desirable. Salary range is $40,000 - $45,000 DOE, + health and retirement benefits. =20 This position is available starting January 1, 2008 (negotiable). There is funding guaranteed for an initial period of 18 months, after which the position will be renewable depending on performance and availability of additional funding. The position is housed within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science at UNR (http://www.ag.unr.edu/nres/).=20 =20 TO APPLY:=20 Send a cover letter describing your background including research interests and experiences, CV, reprints, and contact information for three references. These materials should be sent electronically to: Dr. Peter Weisberg at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. =20 For more information please contact: Dr. Peter Weisberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> =20 =20 For more information on the Great Basin Landscape Ecology Lab, visit http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/index.htm.=20 =20 EEO/AA. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.=20 =20 =20 =20 ******************************************************** Peter J. Weisberg, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Science University of Nevada, Reno 1000 Valley Road / MS 186 Reno, NV 89512-0013 USA phone: 775-784-7573 fax: 775-784-4583 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg=20 ******************************************************** =20
