FYI
I would be most grateful, if you could bring these position announcements to
the attention of potentially interested candidates. Thank you very much, and
best wishes, Walter Jetz
Postdoc and Data/Informatics Positions in Global Biodiversity Science
Several positions are available associated with the Yale Center for
Biodiversity and Global Change<http://bgc.yale.edu/>, Map of
Life<https://mol.org> and the Jetz Lab<http://jetzlab.yale.edu>, starting
Oct-Apr 2017/18 (there is flexibility). To apply please send, in one pdf, a
short cover letter, CV and contact info for three referees to
michelle.duong@xxxxxxxx<mailto:%20michelle.duong@xxxxxxxx>. For questions or
associated PhD opportunities contact
walter.jetz@xxxxxxxx<mailto:walter.jetz@xxxxxxxx>. The final selection process
will begin on 18 Aug 2017, but applications before this date are welcome and
will be reviewed as received.
■ Postdoc: Integrated models of biodiversity distributions and change. We are
seeking a postdoc (2-3y) addressing questions and research opportunities
surrounding uncertainty-assessed models of species (co-)occurrences over time.
Project work would benefit from range of carefully curated biodiversity data
sources and novel remotely sensed layers from associated NASA projects.
Contingent on funding, the position may address specific GEO BON use cases in
support of Species Populations Essential Biodiversity Variables. We are open to
a candidate’s preferred taxa, regions, and questions and animal/plant and
terrestrial/marine/freshwater expertise – qualifications and vision are more
important than a specific system. We seek someone with as strong quantitative
background and ability to traverse community- and single-species perspectives
and spatial scales.
■ Postdoc: Mountain biodiversity change. A postdoc position (1-2y) is available
to address questions surrounding spatial patterns and temporal changes in
global mountain biodiversity. This position will build on the data and
infrastructure collaboration of the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment and
Map of Life (http://www.mountainbiodiversity.org). Targeted work aims to
document the evidence base and causes behind geographical mountain biodiversity
patterns and to integrate information about change and protection in support of
Target 4 of Sustainable Development Goal 15. The successful candidate will have
excellent spatial biodiversity modelling skills and statistical background,
first-hand experience with observational field data collection, knowledge of
global change scenarios and models, and a passion for mountain biodiversity.
■ Postdoc: Global macroevolution and macroecology. We are seeking a postdoc
(2-3y) to work on questions of species and trait diversification and the
evolution of niche-relevant traits in geographic space and across spatial
scales. Focal taxa include vertebrates, but we are open to work on invertebrate
or plant taxa. The candidate should have a strong background in phylogenetic
comparative methods and rate-based diversification analyses and ideally prior
experience in the assembly of phylogenies, geospatial analyses, and a solid
natural history background. Familiarity with R, python, and bash is desirable,
as are strong writing and verbal communication skills, a successful
track-record of publications, and strong team-working skills.
■ Spatial Biodiversity Data Architect/Manager. Map of Life is seeking a
qualified candidate to join their international team to help oversee the
management (and analysis) of species occurrence information and associated
metadata. The successful applicant will work with software engineers and
research team to build, extend, support, and manage new databases driving
biodiversity web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be a quick
learner, self-driven, and detail oriented. We require experience in working
with geospatial and biodiversity data and the PostgreSQL/PostGIS environment,
and python and shell scripting skills. See also https://mol.org/careers.
■ Biodiversity Web developer. Map of Life is seeking a Front-end Web Developer
to join their international team and participate in the design, development,
deployment, and maintenance of mol.org<http://mol.org> web applications and the
API that support them. We require familiarity with Google Cloud Platforms
(BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Datastore) and hosted platforms such as Google App
Engine and CARTO. We require experience in developing responsive web
applications in HTML5 and CSS3 on JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and
React. See also https://mol.org/careers.
RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: The interdisciplinary BGC program (http://bgc.yale.edu)
connects biodiversity scientists from across campus.
Yale<https://www.yale.edu/about-yale> has a thriving and growing community of
young scholars in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB
Department<http://www.eeb.yale.edu>, the Yale Institute for Biospheric
Studies<http://www.yale.edu/yibs>, the Peabody
Museum<http://peabody.yale.edu/researchers>, and the Yale School of Forestry
and Environmental Studies<http://environment.yale.edu>. The town is renowned
for its classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
Director, Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change<http://bgc.yale.edu/>
Yale University, 165 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Phone: +1-203-432-7540; Email:
walter.jetz@xxxxxxxx<mailto:walter.jetz@xxxxxxxx>; URL:
http://jetzlab.yale.edu<http://jetzlab.yale.edu/>
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Rita Melo Franco Santos
Ph.D. candidate
MARES/EU - Doctoral Programme on Marine Ecosystem Health and Conservation
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Polar Biological Oceanography
Am Handelshafen 12
27570 Bremerhaven
Germany
Email / skype: ritinhamf@xxxxxxxxxxx
Phone number: +49 0176 8668 2053
Curr??culo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/4572356147467993
