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Cal Poly Pomona
Location Pomona, CA
Job Category Post Doctoral Appointments
Salary $64,500 starting salary
Start Date07/01/2023Last Date to Apply05/12/2023Websitehttps://www.cpp.edu/faculty/ejquestad/postdoc-ad.shtml
Description
A postdoctoral position in Functional Restoration Ecology is available in the lab of Dr. Erin Questad (https://www.cpp.edu/faculty/ejquestad/index.shtml). The postdoc will be involved in a recently funded project to examine biodiversity-ecosystem function feedbacks between restoration and agricultural management in the Santa Clara River Valley, CA. The project includes collaborators from UC Santa Barbara, UCANR, CSU Long Beach, and Cal Poly Pomona. It will examine the impact of land-use and restoration on plant, arthropod, bird, and mammal communities; as well as biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships. We seek a postdoctoral researcher interested in functional trait approaches to understanding community assembly of multiple taxa and biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships. There will be ample opportunity for the postdoc to develop independent research within the broader context of this study. Additional funding for research travel and expenses is available. The position is for two years and is based at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California. The start date is flexible between June 1 – August 23, 2023. Starting salary is $64,500 with comprehensive healthcare and other benefits provided. Our program has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from historically excluded groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Essential Duties • Supervise ongoing restoration ecology field research projects in Southern California • Participate in manuscript preparation using existing datasets • Mentor undergraduate and/or master’s students engaged in independent research • Meet with research collaborators • To receive State of California benefits, some teaching and/or student mentoring is required (equivalent to 1-2 lab sections per semester; no teaching in summer) For more information about the position, including how to apply, please view the full job description (https://www.cpp.edu/faculty/ejquestad/postdoc-ad.shtml). Application review will begin May 12, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Erin Questad ([email protected]) for more information.QualificationsThe postdoc should have research expertise in plant ecology, restoration ecology, or other related area and a demonstrated interest in working with undergraduate and Master’s students from diverse backgrounds. Basic qualifications (required at time of application): • PhD in ecology, forestry, environmental sciences, or another relevant field • Research experience with field studies in plant/restoration ecology, functional traits, and/or experimental ecology • Ability to work with a diverse team • Ability to provide inclusive and culturally sensitive mentoring Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with • Publication record, or the potential for developing one • Strong communication and organizational skills • Ability to lead, design and conduct robust reproducible science • Prior teaching or mentoring experienceContact PersonErin QuestadContact [email protected]
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