(1) Ecosystem stability across scales
(2) Modelling human–nature interactions
Two
postdoctoral positions are available at the Centre for Biodiversity
Theory and Modelling (CBTM), based at the CNRS Theoretical and
Experimental Ecology Station in Moulis, France. The mission of the CBTM
is to foster and perform innovative theoretical research into the
ecological and societal causes and consequences of biodiversity changes.
We seek two postdoctoral fellows to work in two projects led by Michel Loreau :
(1)
One postdoctoral fellow is expected to develop new theory on ecosystem
stability across scales in metacommunities, as part of the project
BIOSTASES (BIOdiversity, STAbility and sustainability in Spatial
Ecological and social-ecological Systems) funded by a European Research
Council Advanced Grant.
(2)
A second postdoctoral fellow is expected to develop novel models of the
dynamics of human–nature interactions with the goal of understanding
and predicting the sustainability of human societies, as part of a
project funded by the TULIP Laboratory of Excellence.
Candidates for the two positions should meet the following requirements:
(1) have a PhD in ecology, economics, mathematics or a related field;
(2) have skills in mathematical modelling;
(3) be creative and independent;
(4) have a good publication record.
Both
positions are available for a period of two years starting preferably
during the summer 2016. Salary will be in the range €30,000–42,000 per
year depending on experience. Review of applications will begin on
February 15th, 2016, and continue until the positions are filled.
To
apply, e-mail a letter of application, a CV, a statement of research
interests, and the names and email addresses of three references to
Michel Loreau via Dalila Booth <dalila.booth@ecoex-moulis.cnrs.fr>. Web page: http://www.cbtm-moulis.com.