Aarhus, Denmark: two postdoc positions in ecology |
Position 1 2-yr Postdoc Macroecology of Ecosystem Functioning And Its Link To Diversity: DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Research Area and Project Description: The objective of HISTFUNC is to apply macroecological analyses to provide ground-breaking assessments of large-scale drivers of functional diversity and ecosystem functioning, including effects of diversity on functioning. In particular, it will assess the novel hypothesis that ecosystem functioning is subject to long-term (10^2-10^7 year) constraints mediated by biodiversity effects and driven by past climate change and other historical factors. The objective of this postdoc project is to make use of the increasing wealth of remote sensing data (both derived products and raw data) to develop a macroecology of ecosystem functioning and its link to diversity, notably functional diversity. The project will have a specific focus on assessing the importance of long-term historical constraints for global and regional patterns in ecosystem functioning. Qualifications and Specific Competences: The successful candidate is expected to have strong skills in English and applicants must document this. Supervisors and collaborators: The main supervisor is prof. Jens-Christian Svenning. The project also involves prof. Brian J. Enquist (University of Arizona) and prof. Robert E. Ricklefs (University of Missouri). Place of Employment and Place of Work: The Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity Group is a diverse and vibrant research community with strong international ties. Postdocs and PhD students are encouraged to collaborate within the group, across departments and with other universities. More information about the people and research activities of the group can be found at http://bios.au.dk/en/research/aarhus/ecoinformatics-and-biodiversity/ |