Two Positions in Ecosystem Science =20
The Institute of Ecosystem Studies seeks two individuals at the level of Assistant or Associate Scientist. The successful candidates will have a proven track record of research funding and publication in top scientific journals. We are particularly interested in research interests that relate to: 1) The impacts of global change on forest and associated ecosystems. Ecologists studying the future composition, biogeochemical function, and/or management of forested ecosystems in the face of climate change, ex-urban development, invasive species, or potential large-scale biofuel production are particularly encouraged to apply. 2) The ecology of infectious diseases. Ecologists studying zoonoses, wildlife diseases, and plant diseases caused by viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or metazoan parasites are welcome to apply. =20 =20 The Institute, a privately-endowed research and education organization located on a 2000-acre arboretum in the Hudson River Valley of New York, currently hosts a staff of 16 scientists, who investigate human impacts on forest, freshwater and urban ecosystems. We seek an individual who can join this team and establish interdisciplinary collaborations that extend the Institute's work to consider human interactions with ecosystems, especially in light of global change. Visit us at www.ecostudies.org <http://www.ecostudies.org/>=20 =20 We will begin to review applications on 1 September 2007, with the anticipation of filling this position in early 2008. Apply by sending curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and goals, and the names and addresses of three potential references to: Human Resources, Job Ref. # 07026-I, The Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Box AB, Millbrook, NY 12545; [EMAIL PROTECTED] . The Institute of Ecosystem Studies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.=20 =20 =20 Richard S. Ostfeld, Ph.D. Senior Scientist Institute of Ecosystem Studies Millbrook, NY 12545 USA =20 phone: + 845 677-7600, ext 136 fax: + 845 677-5976 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ecostudies.org/people_sci_ostfeld.html =20
