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Organization: University of Bergen

Location: Bergen, Norway

Field: biogeography

Requirements:

Applicants must have achieved a doctorate in a relevant discipline, or have submitted the dissertation for assessment by the closing date for applications. It is a prerequisite that the dissertation has been approved before appointment is granted.

The ideal candidate would be a motivated, enthusiastic and independent researcher with research interests in tropical ecology, biogeography, biodiversity theory, and/or conservation biology. Tropical field experience is desired and a strong background in statistical ecology, excellent communication and writing skills in English, and a desire to play an important role in the development and execution of this research are essential.

Abstract:

The Department of Biology (BIO – www.uib.no/bio) has a vacancy for a postdoctoral fellow in tropical ecology and biogeography affiliated to the Ecological and Environmental Change Research Group

Description:

THE MATRIX project investigates the relationship between species-richness, forest fragment size and the properties of the intervening non-forest matrix in Ugandan evergreen forests. We use several species groups (birds, bats, ferns, butterflies) to evaluate the conservation value of different forests and of different land-use types in the agricultural matrix landscapes. We collaborate with the Law Faculty at UiB and Makerere University to investigate the effectiveness of different legal frameworks for maintaining forest ecosystem services and biodiversity.

The postdoctoral fellow will participate in field work in Uganda, but the main focus of the fellow’s own research will be on data analysis and synthesis. The fellow will be part of a cross-disciplinary research team involving taxonomists, biogeographers, lawyers and nature conservation organisations in Uganda and Norway who will ensure that the results can contribute to the conservation of forests and wildlife in Uganda (see www.uib.no/rg/EECRG/projects/the-matrix for further details on the project).
 
A project plan and a progress plan will be written in cooperation with the research group on appointment. It is a premise that the selected candidate will complete the project within the stipulated period of employment. The project proposal and progress plan shall (sic: form part of) be annexed to the employment contract, and shall include the name of the person who is to be the discipline advisor for the selected candidate.

The teaching language will normally be Norwegian and English.
For further information please contact Richard Telford (richard.telford@bio.uib.no)

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. We have therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic background are encouraged to apply for the position.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
 
Salary is at level 57 (code 1352/pay framework 24.1) in the Civil Service pay grade table; currently NOK 448.400 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (wage range
57–64). In the case of particularly highly qualified applicants a higher salary may be considered
 
To make an electronic application, send your letter of application, CV, copies of certificates and diplomas, a list of scientific publications and copies of your three most important publications by clicking on the button marked “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” on this page. The application should also contain a statement of your research interests including specific motivation for the position, and the names and contact details of at least two references.

Applications sent by e-mail to individuals at the department will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2011

Quote reference number: 2011/1141

Deadline: 28-02-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=72288

Email: richard.telford@bio.uib.no

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