UW-Madison
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Postdoctoral Research in Sustainable Bioenergy
We are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to study biodiversity and ecosystem services in bioenergy crops in southern Wisconsin. This two-year position will be with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and will be supervised by Claudio Gratton with the GLBRC and the Department of Entomology.
Research will involve two major components:
(1) observational and manipulative field studies on the effects of candidate bioenergy crops (annual crops, perennial grasses, poplar plantations) on arthropod-mediated ecosystem services (suppression of crop pests and crop pollination) in bioenergy crops and in adjacent food crops, and
(2) scaling of results from field to landscape levels using GIS and spatial modeling tools. Applicants should have a general interest in sustainable bioenergy production in agricultural landscapes, and a desire and ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, resource managers, biological and social scientists, and state and local policymakers.
A strong background in field experimentation and data analysis is essential. Prior experience with GIS and spatial modeling is desirable. Some background in insect community ecology, conservation biology, landscape ecology, or agroecology will be helpful.
To apply, please submit:
(1) a full CV, (2) up to two relevant publications, (3) the names of four potential references and their contact information, and (4) a two-page cover letter describing how this position fits into long-term career goals.
Send all materials to Claudio Gratton (cgratton@wisc.edu) and Tim Meehan (tmeehan@wisc.edu) in one single electronic file (PDF) with your last name as the filename. We will begin reviewing applications on August 31, 2010.