Postdoc Integrating genetic, taxonomic, and functional diversity of tetrapods across the Americas and through extinction risk. (USA)

We seek a Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate to collaborate with a
multi-institutional team on a project titled: "Integrating genetic,
taxonomic, and functional diversity of tetrapods across the Americas and
through extinction risk." The project will examine the ecological and
evolutionary factors that influence the relationships among the three
dimensions of biodiversity (trait, taxonomic and phylogenetic), and use
extinction risk data to predict impending changes in these relationships.
The postdoc will guide development of research questions, perform analyses
of tetrapod distribution and trait data using R, and write manuscripts.

A Ph.D. is required for the position. The ideal candidate will have a strong
theoretical and analytical background in biodiversity science with a proven
track record of senior-authored publications, strong R skills, proficiency
at biodiversity data analysis, and experience with GIS/RS and spatial
analyses.

The successful candidate will be an employee of NatureServe (located in
Arlington, Virginia) but based full time in the Department of Ecology and
Evolution at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY (under the guidance of
Dr. Catherine Graham). NatureServe offers a competitive nonprofit benefits
package that includes a 401(k) savings and retirement plan with matching
contributions; health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability;
annual and sick leave; and life insurance. Applicants must have permission
to work in the United States.

Review of applications will begin Monday, 4 November 2013, and the starting
date for the one-year (with possibility of renewal for 2 additional years
contingent upon performance) position is as soon as the successful applicant
is able to join the team. Please click on this link
[http://natureserve.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php] for detailed information
about this position and how to apply.