Posting Number | 201104033 |
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Position Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
State | Wisconsin |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Position Status | Limited Term |
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) | 03/15/2026 |
Position Type | Faculty |
Job Family | Faculty |
Position Overview | The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to address questions related to population/community ecology and the maintenance of plant species diversity. Seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in forest population and community ecology to start sometime between Fall and Winter 2023 or early 2024. Looking for a postdoc interested in addressing fundamental and applied ecological questions by integrating continental forest datasets (e.g., ForestGEO, NEON, FIA) with remotely sensed datasets (including Lidar and satellite-derived datasets). This position is part of a federally-funded project examining impacts on tree growth and survival at continental scales. The Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is expanding its strength in the areas of Ecology and Environmental Science. Current faculty research in Ecology is centered on investigating the processes that generate and maintain species diversity. Marquette faculty are currently studying plant, animal, and microbial diversity in tropical and temperate ecosystems. We are seeking graduate students who are interested in pursuing large-scale conceptual questions in ecology. Marquette University offers competitive graduate stipends and benefits. Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values excellence in scholarship and teaching, as well as a diverse academic community. We encourage underrepresented groups to apply. To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to joseph.lamanna |
Duties and Responsibilities | Address fundamental and applied ecological questions by integrating continental forest datasets (e.g., ForestGEO, NEON, FIA) with remotely sensed datasets (including Lidar and satellite-derived datasets). This position is part of a federally-funded project examining impacts on tree growth and survival at continental scales. |
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Earned doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree. |
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Experience modeling demographic rates for plants and tree species, working with remotely sensed datasets, and analyzing big data is preferred. |
Department | Biological Sciences |
Posting Date | 05/14/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please apply online and remember to attach your CV/resume (complete with 3 references) and cover letter. |
EOE Statement | It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. |