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Post-doctoral Position Available
Ecologist/Applied Mathematician
Department of Biological Sciences
Idaho State University

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 15 February 2006


The Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences seeks a
Post-doctoral Research Associate (Ecologist/Applied Mathematician) for
the Sanak Islands Biocomplexity Project, beginning 1 April 2006. The
position is a twelve-month appointment and can continue for two years.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with significant
training in both ecology and mathematics and interest in integrative and
collaborative research.

The Post-doctoral Associate will work with project scientists from
fields of ecology, anthropology, archaeology, climatology,
geomorphology, mathematics, and computational analysis to integrate data
and analytical techniques from these disciplines; analyze diverse data
sets (including geomorphic, climatic, and ecological) from contemporary,
historic, and prehistoric/archaeological sources; and participate in
field work (two summers) at remote locations.

The project addresses the roles of people in the ecosystem dynamics of
the North Pacific over millennia of habitation. Extensive publication
opportunities are available in all phases of the project. The starting
salary is $41,500 USD per year, plus medical and other benefits.

Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research
interests and goals by e-mail attachment to huntnanc [at] isu.edu, and
arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:
Dr. Nancy Huntly
Postdoctoral Research Associate Search
Department of Biological Sciences
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8007
Pocatello, ID 83209

Idaho State University is an EEO/AA employer.