The Center for Research on Alpine Ecosystems is an association which aims are to develop scientific research in altitude environments and to increase awareness through activities connected to ongoing research programs. The CREA is located in Chamonix, but its activities extend over the entire Alps Range http://www.crea.hautesavoie.net
In 2004, CREA began a study of the impact of climate change on vegetation phenology in the Alps (PHENOCLIM, see http://www.crea.hautesavoie.net/phenoclim). A new program, called PHENOALP is now being launched in order to broaden the monitoring of phenology to alpine plants in higher altitudes and to animals (birds and amphibians).
CREA contributes to this PHENOALP program within an international trans-border program Interreg Alcotra, involving the Regional Natural Parc of Bauges, the Natural Parc of Mont Avic (Italy) and the ARPA of Val D’Aosta (Italy). CREA is seeking a researcher to fulfill CREA’s responsibilites within this program.
Mission :
• Implementing the French part of the Phenoalp program, in cooperation with all the other partners
• Implementing indicators of climate changes through the monitoring of phenology in the alpine zone (plants and animals)
• Management, analyses and update of the data bases Phenoclim and Phenoalp.
• Contribution to the administrative management of the program in cooperation with program leaders and partners.
• Participation in program communication (conferences, leaflets, newsletter, website…)
• Involvement in other research activities of the CREA.
Profile :
• PhD in biology – ecology
• Excellent knowledge and genuine interest for alpine plant ecology and interactions with climatic factors.
• Basic knowledge of alpine plant determination
• Experience in statistics, preferably using R.
• Ability to work in a team and to lead groups of students and volunteers
• Aptitude, experience and willingness to perform field work in an alpine environment
• Ability to manage and lead projects
• Skills for writing scientific publications in English
Salary
Three year working contract on the basis of 35 hours a week on a yearly basis. A Driving licence and private car compulsory
Begins 1st January 2009
Please send CV and motivation letter by email to Dr Anne Delestrade
