Deadline: Mon, 07/29/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Georgia Job Field: Other Job Type: Experienced Professional Location: Georgia Location Detail: Athens, GA Job Description: I am looking for an ecological modeler to join our plant and microbial ecology group as a postdoctoral researcher starting August 2024. This project is funded by the NSF, and investigates mechanisms underlying the role of microbes in shrubland-grassland ecotonal dynamics. The prospective postdoc will lead the development of spatially-explicit models of plant-plant interactions, plant-microbe interactions, and plant-soil feedbacks. There is also potential to pursue independent projects under the general umbrella of: the ecology of plant-soil feedbacks and plant-microbe interactions, competition and coexistence, and effects of climate variability and elevated CO2 on plants and microbes. Qualifications: The successful applicant will work within a collaborative research team of faculty and students at UGA and UNM that includes expertise in using mathematical, statistical, empirical approaches in plant and microbial population and community ecology. Demonstration of excellent writing skills and strong statistical/analytical skills are essential, and familiarity with plant-soil feedback and coexistence theory desired. This appointment is initially for one year, but may be renewed for an additional year. Salary: min. 60K Benefits: Fully benefited How to Apply: Job listing: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/371146 Application materials: a cover letter detailing how your strengths and interests fit this position, CV, and contact information for three references Deadline for first round of applicant review: 15 Jun 2024 Questions? Contact Anny yyachung@uga.edu. Learn more about our lab: https://chunglab.franklinresearch.uga.edu/
