Post doctoral opportunity in Forest Ecology: 
Adaptation to Climate in Forest Tree Species and Climate-smart Seed
Sourcing Strategies.

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scholar to join the Leites
lab and a highly dynamic team of scientists from Penn State University,
Purdue University, University of Kentucky, and the US Forest Service,
who are working on the multidisciplinary project "Future-proofing forests
though a genetically informed reforestation/restoration decision network".
The postdoctoral scholar will join the team to work on ecological genetics
(a.k.a. genecology) of forest tree species, modeling population responses
to climate in tree species native to the eastern US, and delineating
climate-smart seed sourcing strategies for resilient forests. Duties
include assembling and managing a large number of datasets from provenance
and common garden trials for multiple species, statistical modeling
and data science work, preparation and submission of manuscripts for
peer reviewed journals, writing reports, oversight and coordination
of activities with collaborators, serving as a role model and providing
support to graduate students in the project, and performing other tasks as
they arise.  The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to mentor
undergraduate and graduate students, participate in extension and outreach
activities, and participate in professional development activities
as well as attend relevant and agreed-upon scientific conferences.
This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire
with an excellent possibility of re-funding for a second year pending
performance and funding availability. A minimum of one submission or
publication in a peer-reviewed journal during the first year is required
to be considered for contract renewal. This position will be located at
Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania (State College, PA).

Required Qualifications:
*       PhD in a relevant field such as forest ecology, forestry,
        or ecology,
*       Strong proficiency in statistical modeling and familiarity in
        data science,
*       Proficiency in R,
*       Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals,
*       Field experience in forest settings,
*       Excellent organizational skills,
*       Excellent teamwork, mentoring, and communication skills,
*       Committed to an ethical, inclusive, and nurturing work
        environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
*       Knowledge or background on ecological genetics (a.k.a.
        genecology),
*       Field experience working with common gardens and
        provenance trials,
*       Familiarity with forest tree species native to the eastern US,
*       Proficiency in geospatial analysis in R.

Start Date: Fall 2024
The Leites lab provides an intellectually rigorous and
stimulating environment where we strive to be inclusive and
welcoming so that all members can achieve their academic and
professional goals. Visit our lab page for more information
(https://ecosystems.psu.edu/research/labs/leites-lab).

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
in an appropriate field and be able to provide evidence that all
requirements have been met for completion of the Ph.D. prior to the
effective date of hire. To apply, visit Penn State University Careers
(https://hr.psu.edu/careers) and search for position REQ_0000054453. For
inquiries, please contact Dr. Laura Leites at lpl3@psu.edu.

"Leites, Laura P" <lpl3@psu.edu>

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