Research Associate-Fixed Term

Details

Posted: 15-Jun-24

Location: East Lansing, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Internal Number: 875555

Position Summary

A Research Associate (Postdoc) position is available with Lars Brudvig’s research group at Michigan State University (http://brudviglab.plantbiology.msu.edu/) to help lead a U.S. Forest Service-funded project focused on predicting outcomes of longleaf pine woodland restoration. Central goals of this project are to: 1) Develop predictive models that will anticipate (i.e., forecast) restoration outcomes, 2) Identify conditions that can be used to prioritize highly restorable sites, and 3) Map these predictions to a large (800 km2) landscape, to assist restoration decision making by the U.S. Forest Service.

The successful candidate will work with Brudvig and other project team members to analyze existing datasets collected from a large-scale restoration experiment located in South Carolina (time series of plant and bee responses; soils, fire history, and other site attributes) and couple these with GIS layers to generate maps of predicted restoration outcomes. As a group, we have developed initial models in support of Project Goals 1 and 2; we seek a postdoc to refine and expand these models, lead Project Goal 3, and communicate findings through presentations and publications.

The position is for one year, with a second year pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. An annual salary of $55,000 and includes full benefits. The position will be based out of East Lansing, with occasional travel to the research site in South Carolina (travel costs covered).

A Ph.D. is necessary; competitive applicants will also have demonstrated expertise in written communication and data management/analysis, ideally with developing predictive and/or forecasting models. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

Interests and previous experience in ecology. Analytical and writing skills.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in developing predictive and/or forecasting models.

Required Application Materials

CV, cover letter (two pages max) explaining research interests, background, and fit to this project, and contact information for three references.

Special Instructions

A complete application will include a CV, cover letter (two pages max) explaining research interests, background, and fit to this project, and contact information for three references. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until 5 July 2023, or when a suitable candidate is selected. Feel free to email any questions to Lars Brudvig ([email protected]).

Review of Applications Begins On

07/05/2023

Website

https://plantbiology.natsci.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs
Logo
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
Connections working at Michigan State University
More Jobs from This Employer
https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/20208711/research-associate-fixed-term
Return to Search Results