[LTER-luq] Fwd: CTFSNET: Job Opportunity at ForestGEO: Postdoc in Ecology and Evolution of Tree Communities

[Sarah Stankavich]

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From: Krizel, Lauren <KrizelL at si.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 1:44 PM
Subject: CTFSNET: Job Opportunity at ForestGEO: Postdoc in Ecology and
Evolution of Tree Communities
To: CTFSNET at si-listserv.si.edu


*Postdoctoral Fellowship:** Ecology and Evolution of Tree Communities *



Location: CTFS-ForestGEO, National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC



The Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory
<http://www.ctfs.si.edu/> (CTFS-ForestGEO) at the Smithsonian Tropical
Research Institute <http://www.stri.si.edu/> 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.



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.



The fellowship will be based at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural
History in Washington DC and will be awarded the standard Smithsonian
postdoctoral stipend <http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-stipends/>.
The appointment is for two years. The starting date is flexible; earlier
start dates are preferred.



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, ForestGEO at si.edu
<ForestGEO at si.edu?subject=Postdoc%20Application>.  Rolling review of
applications will begin February 15, 2017, and will continue until the
position is filled.  For further information, contact David Kenfack (
kenfackd at si.edu).

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Sarah Stankavich
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