[PCA] JOB: Postdoc in spatial ecology & habitat restoration (San Diego, CA)

[Olivia Kwong]

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Postdoctoral Associate in Landscape Ecology and Habitat Restoration

The Division of Applied Plant Ecology at the San Diego Zoo's Institute 
for Conservation Research seeks a postdoctoral associate with experience 
in spatial ecology and habitat restoration to conduct research focused on 
landscape level conservation of Coastal Cactus Wrens in San Diego County, 
USA.  Research will focus on evaluating habitat quality, distribution, 
size, and connectivity, and integrating this information with known wren 
locations to identify and prioritize management and restoration 
activities across a watershed.  This project includes a combination of 
vegetation sampling, remote sensing, ground-truthing, spatial analysis, 
and conservation planning. Research will generate peer-reviewed 
publications in addition to support the development of a long-term 
habitat management and restoration plan for the region.  Funding is 
available for 2 years.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in ecology, conservation biology 
or related discipline and have a strong background in landscape and 
spatial ecology. Expertise in remote sensing, GIS and spatial analyses is 
required.  Additional skills and experience include: an intimate working 
knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS); experience and interest conducting field 
research and habitat restoration; excellent communication skills; 
scientific writing skills as demonstrated in peer-reviewed publications; 
experience in spatial statistics; and the ability to work and collaborate 
as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team.  Starting date: 
January-March 2012.

Apply online at http://www.sandiegozoo.org/jobs/.  Be prepared to submit 
a letter describing your interests and experiences; contact information 
for 3 references; your CV and up to three relevant publications.  For 
more information please contact Dr. Bryan Endress, Director of Applied 
Plant Ecology, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research 
(bendress at sandiegoozoo.org.