<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Krizel, Lauren</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:KrizelL@si.edu">KrizelL@si.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 1:44 PM<br>Subject: CTFSNET: Job Opportunity at ForestGEO: Postdoc in Ecology and Evolution of Tree Communities<br>To: <a href="mailto:CTFSNET@si-listserv.si.edu">CTFSNET@si-listserv.si.edu</a><br><br><br>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Location: CTFS-ForestGEO, National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ctfs.si.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#196ad4">The Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> (CTFS-ForestGEO)
at the </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.stri.si.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#196ad4">Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> seeks
a postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative research effort to generate and use DNA sequence data of tree communities in large forest census plots to address broad evolutionary, taxonomic and ecological questions. The successful candidate will work with
Dr. David Kenfack and Dr. Stuart Davies to synthesize existing DNA sequence data and where necessary develop new DNA sequence data of tree species from across the CTFS-ForestGEO network of plots. The candidate will use these data to address questions on the
ecology and evolution of tree communities. Projects might include: studies of trait evolution and coexistence of hyper-diverse genera, tests of species boundaries and cryptic species, community-level studies of functional and phylogenetic diversity, and exploration
of the links between phylogenetic diversity and ecosystem function.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Candidates should hold a PhD in evolution, plant systematics, forest ecology or environmental science, have strong skills in DNA sequencing and data analysis,
experience in forest ecology, strong writing skills, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The fellowship will be based at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC and will be awarded the standard Smithsonian postdoctoral </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-stipends/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#196ad4">stipend</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">.
The appointment is for two years. The starting date is flexible; earlier start dates are preferred.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">To apply, send a single PDF file containing a cover letter including a statement of research interest, CV, contact information for three references, and
two relevant publications or manuscripts to Lauren Krizel, CTFS-ForestGEO Program Assistant, </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:ForestGEO@si.edu?subject=Postdoc%20Application" target="_blank"><span style="color:#196ad4">ForestGEO@si.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">.
Rolling review of applications will begin February 15, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact David Kenfack (<a href="mailto:kenfackd@si.edu" target="_blank">kenfackd@si.edu</a>).
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