1) POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY MODELLER) – School of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, Albury, New South Wales. Project Title: Modelling the spatial ecology of the endangered Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus). This research project will evaluate the role of the agricultural matrix in supporting populations of the endangered Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus). The research fellow will integrate existing information to model the effects of future management scenarios on Regent Parrot distribution and population viability. Project outcomes will be used to inform on-ground conservation and farm management strategies aimed at increasing the long-term viability of the species. The post is funded jointly by the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, and Charles Sturt University's Institute for Land, Water & Society, and will be based at the School of Environmental Sciences in Albury, NSW. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of three chief investigators and two PhD students, and assist with undergraduate teaching responsibilities in the biological sciences. This is an exceptional opportunity to conduct research on the conservation ecology of an endangered species, work in close co-operation with industry and government agencies, obtain teaching experience, and take a leading role in an expanding landscape ecology group. Required skills. The successful candidate will have a PhD in landscape or wildlife ecology, and experience in conducting collaborative research as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Proven skills in landscape scenario or predictive modelling, statistical and GIS spatial analysis, and publishing papers in scientific journals are essential. Salary range:
Academic Level B; $82,480 - $97,947 (Including 9% Superannuation). Availability: Applications close 14 Nov, 2010. Employment Type: Full-time (contract) position available for 2 years, commencing Feb 2011. Enquiries to: DR PETER SPOONER (EM: pspooner@csu.edu.au , PH: +61 2 6051 9620) , A/Prof DAVID WATSON (EM: dwatson@csu.edu.au , PH: +61 2 6051 9621) or A/Prof GARY LUCK (EM: galuck AT csu.edu.au ,PH: +61 2 6051 9945). For position information and to apply online go to (URL: http://www.csu.edu.au/jobs/) and search under the job reference number 93930.
2) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS – The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona, announces two postdoctoral fellowship positions for Fall 2011, named in honor of G. G. Simpson’s long tenure at the University of Arizona. Simpson Fellows are expected to conduct an active research program in evolutionary biology, especially projects facilitated and complemented by the Department’s extensive natural history collections in ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy. A research stipend of $5000 will also be included. The positions are renewable for at least a second year contingent on satisfactory performance. Reference letters should be emailed directly to (EM: sanderm AT email.arizona.edu). Position is open until filled, but we anticipate reviewing applications beginning on 30 Nov 2010.
Contact DR. PETER REINTHAL (EM: pnr@email.arizona.edu), DR. RENEE
DUCKWORTH (EM: rad3@email.arizona.edu), or DR. MICHAEL SANDERSON (EM: sanderm@email.arizona.edu) for further information. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; retirement, and more. Posted Rate of Pay: $37,500 Academic Salary (9 months). Duties and Responsibilities: The positions are part of a renewed commitment to natural history collections on the University of Arizona campus (URL: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/Collections/AboutUs.htm; http://ag.arizona.edu/herbarium/) and an initiative in biodiversity informatics (URL: http://loco.biosci.arizona.edu/bdii/). Postdoctoral Fellows are encouraged to establish research collaborations with faculty in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Responsibilities of the positions include maintaining an active research program and teaching one course per year in the Fellow's research specialty. To apply, please submit a Statement of Research and Teaching Interest and
CV to the University of Arizona, HR website (URL: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/; position number 46349). Also, please arrange to have two (2) letters of reference emailed to: DR. MICHAEL SANDERSON
(EM: sanderm@email.arizona.edu).
Academic Level B; $82,480 - $97,947 (Including 9% Superannuation). Availability: Applications close 14 Nov, 2010. Employment Type: Full-time (contract) position available for 2 years, commencing Feb 2011. Enquiries to: DR PETER SPOONER (EM: pspooner@csu.edu.au , PH: +61 2 6051 9620) , A/Prof DAVID WATSON (EM: dwatson@csu.edu.au , PH: +61 2 6051 9621) or A/Prof GARY LUCK (EM: galuck AT csu.edu.au ,PH: +61 2 6051 9945). For position information and to apply online go to (URL: http://www.csu.edu.au/jobs/) and search under the job reference number 93930.
2) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS – The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona, announces two postdoctoral fellowship positions for Fall 2011, named in honor of G. G. Simpson’s long tenure at the University of Arizona. Simpson Fellows are expected to conduct an active research program in evolutionary biology, especially projects facilitated and complemented by the Department’s extensive natural history collections in ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy. A research stipend of $5000 will also be included. The positions are renewable for at least a second year contingent on satisfactory performance. Reference letters should be emailed directly to (EM: sanderm AT email.arizona.edu). Position is open until filled, but we anticipate reviewing applications beginning on 30 Nov 2010.
Contact DR. PETER REINTHAL (EM: pnr@email.arizona.edu), DR. RENEE
DUCKWORTH (EM: rad3@email.arizona.edu), or DR. MICHAEL SANDERSON (EM: sanderm@email.arizona.edu) for further information. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; retirement, and more. Posted Rate of Pay: $37,500 Academic Salary (9 months). Duties and Responsibilities: The positions are part of a renewed commitment to natural history collections on the University of Arizona campus (URL: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/Collections/AboutUs.htm; http://ag.arizona.edu/herbarium/) and an initiative in biodiversity informatics (URL: http://loco.biosci.arizona.edu/bdii/). Postdoctoral Fellows are encouraged to establish research collaborations with faculty in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Responsibilities of the positions include maintaining an active research program and teaching one course per year in the Fellow's research specialty. To apply, please submit a Statement of Research and Teaching Interest and
CV to the University of Arizona, HR website (URL: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/; position number 46349). Also, please arrange to have two (2) letters of reference emailed to: DR. MICHAEL SANDERSON
(EM: sanderm@email.arizona.edu).