Ecosystem Service Modeling Post-Doc at Madison
Ecosystem Service Modeling, UW-Madison. We are looking for a postdoc to help build a user-friendly decision-support tool for understanding multiple ecosystem service impacts of land use change in agricultural landscapes. The position will involve working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, consulting with a diverse group of stakeholders, and working closely with a small team of computer programmers. An ideal candidate will (1) have training in geography, ecosystem ecology, or environmental science, (2) have experience studying ecological processes at landscape scales, (3) have a solid background in GIS, (4) have some computer programming experience (e.g., Python, Ruby, R), and (5) be familiar with a range of large spatial databases (e.g., SSURGO, NLCD, PRISM). The position is currently funded for two years.
To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV, (3) up to three relevant publications, and (4) contact information for three references . Send all materials to Claudio Gratton (cgratton@wisc.edu) and Tim Meehan (tmeehan@wisc.edu) in one PDF with your last name as the file name. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position could start as early as November 1st, 2012 or as late as Spring 2013.