| Post-doc position, ecology of species interactions |
| Post-doc position about ecology of species interactions, Department of Ecology and Genetics, University of Oulu, Finland Project description: Coevolution among species via species interactions is the major driving force of biodiversity. Yet, the concept of and metrics to estimate species interactions is largely missing from biodiversity studies. The project entitled "Macroecology of species interactions: a missing key for understanding biodiversity" has two major aims. First, our goal is to create a novel community interaction index, which quantitatively grade communities in terms of the sign, strength and variation of interactions. We will then examine how interaction index varies relative to taxonomic, phylogenetic and functional diversity, stability of the communities and the level of disturbance. Second, we aim to estimate a novel species-specific characteristic, which describes species competitive – facilitative interaction abilities. The association of this new metric with species capability to adapt to global changes is then examined. The project uses comprehensive and long-term bird survey data from Europe and moth data from Finland. We will use a state-of-the-art statistical modelling technique, Joint Dynamic Species Distribution Modelling, developed by one of the PIs of the project, Dr. James Thorson, in extracting species associations from the survey data. Principal Investigators of the project are Dr. Jukka Forsman (University of Oulu, Finland) and Dr. James Thorson (National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, 2725 Montlake Blvd., Seattle, USA). The recruited post-doc is expected to visit Dr. Thorson and learn modelling techniques. Other collaborators of the project are: Vincent Devictor (University of Montpellier, France), Mikko Mönkkönen (University of Jyväskylä) as well as Sami Kivelä and Panu Välimäki (University of Oulu, Finland). Duties: The recruited post-doc is responsible to independently and jointly with other members of the research team examine the research questions of the project. Position may involve occasional teaching. Project also includes a PhD student and the post-doc will be involved in studies of the PhD project as well as guiding the student. Qualifications and selection criteria: Applicants must have a PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, statistical modeling or related areas. Applicants should have a PhD degree before the start of the contract. The recruited post-doc is expected to be enterprising and have excellent English communication skills, as well as strong experience in programming in the R statistical environment. Following qualifications and experience are considered as an advantage: managing and analyzing large data sets, species distribution modeling, experience in estimating diversity indexes (taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic), statistical modelling, experience in applying GIS-data on biological systems, and global change studies. Duration and terms of employment: The position is until the end of the 2020. The start date of the position is flexible but should preferably take place in September 2018. Salary will be based on Finnish University Salary System and will be 3300 – 3600 euros/month (before taxes) depending on the personal experience and qualifications. Health care is provided by the employer. Inquiries about the position and the project can be directed to Jukka Forsman: (jukka.forsman(at)oulu.fi)and James Thorson (James.T.Thorson(at)gmail.com). How to apply: Apply online latest on Wednesday, June 18th 2018 at 24:00 (Finnish local time). The application must be submitted using the electronic application form together with: |
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