Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

A short-term (6 month) Research Associate (Postdoc) position is available with Lars Brudvig’s research group at Michigan State University (https://www.brudviglab.com/) to work with a U.S. Forest Service-funded project focused on longleaf pine woodland restoration. The successful candidate will work with Brudvig and other project team members to analyze existing datasets detailing plant community responses from a large-scale restoration experiment located in South Carolina and assist with preparing one or more manuscripts, based on these findings. Opportunities exist to lead and/or co-author the resulting publications.

The position is for six months, with an annual salary of $65,000 and includes full benefits. The position will be based out of Michigan State University's campus, in East Lansing.

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 -Ecology or a related field.

Minimum Requirements

PhD (or successful PhD defense, with only minor revisions to complete) in ecology or a related field. Data analysis and scientific writing skills.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise with analysis of plant community data, including species-level occupancy data. Expertise with general linear mixed modelling and multivariate (e.g., ordination, PERMANOVA) analytical approaches. Fluency using R for data analysis. First-authored papers (published or accepted) focused on plant community dynamics. Background in fundamental ecology and ecosystem restoration.

Required Application Materials

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

MSU Statement

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