We wish to recruit an enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher in the field
of plant ecology, to undertake research on patterns of species diversity
on various spatial scales. The position is at the Centre of Scientific
Excellence 'Frontiers in Biodiversity Research' at the Institute of
ecology and earth sciences, University of Tartu, Estonia
(http://www.botany.ut.ee/). Research involves the description and
explanation of diversity patterns of vascular plants and related
organisms like mycorrhizal fungi, with an emphasis on co-variation of
both groups. Data include those from small-scale plots from intensively
studied ecosystems, as well as regional and global distribution data.
This post is funded for 24 months, with a good perspective to prolong
the contract. You will work with Professors Martin Zobel and Meelis
Pärtel, in collaboration with Urmas Kõljalg, Mari Moora, Maarja Öpik and
others. The salary level corresponds to that of EU framework projects
and is liable to negotiations. The position is available immediately and
the starting date is negotiable.
The successful candidate is expected to have a publication record
showing his/her skill to write high quality scientific papers, and
capability to conduct statistical analysis with field data. We expect
the candidate to be able to conduct GLM & related methods with spatially
autocorrelated data with multiple independent variables. The ability to
use R package, knowledge of multivariate methods, and/or skills to
conduct randomization tests will increase the candidate's competitiveness.
In the case of applications of very strong candidates (excellent
publication record and very good skills in data treatment), it is
possible to transform the post-doctoral position into that of a senior
researcher.
If interested, please provide your CV with your list of publications and
statement of your skills in data treatment via e-mail to Maarika
Mäesalu, with Cc: to Martin Zobel and Meelis Pärtel. For informal
enquiries please contact Martin Zobel.
Please express your interest before November 20th 2008.
