[R-sig-eco] Post-doc position available this summer

[Franco Biondi]

The Department of Geography DendroLab at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites
applications for a post-doctoral position in the area of landscape-level modeling applied
to tree ring records of environmental change. This position is available starting on
August 15, 2008, and is funded at least until February 2010 as part of a current agreement
between the University and the Bureau of Land Management within the framework of the Great
Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit. The overall purpose of this agreement is to
provide scientific information on the interaction between climate, wildfire regime, and
tree population dynamics in pinyon-juniper ecosystems, with special emphasis on annual to
decadal time scales for the periods before and after Euro-American settlement. The
post-doc will be responsible for the overall integration, modeling, and scaling-up of
field and laboratory data, to arrive at spatial simulations of landscape patterns over
time. Required qualifications are an earned Ph.D. in Geography, Applied Statistics,
Landscape Ecology, Forestry or a related field at the time of appointment. In addition,
the applicant will need to demonstrate expertise in one of the following areas: numerical
analysis of large datasets using a statistical package, such as SAS, R, or Matlab;
modeling of spatial and temporal processes; C++ programming; process modeling of tree
population dynamics, of wildfire regime, or of tree-ring formation. Desired qualifications
include ability to perform interdisciplinary research, good communication skills, and a
minimum of two relevant peer-reviewed articles (either submitted, in press, or published).
Salary and benefits are competitive, and the Department of Geography is expanding its
research programs, which opens the door to future opportunities for highly motivated
individuals. Questions on the position, as well as applications materials, including a
statement of research experience and interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information
for three professional references, can be sent directly to Dr. Franco Biondi,
fbiondi at unr.edu. Please bring this opportunity to the attention of any possible
candidates, and apologies for any cross-postings.