Job Description

The Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton, seek a post-doctoral researcher at the intersection of epidemiology, ecology and mathematical economics.

The successful applicant will work with Charles Perrings and Ann Kinzig (ASU), and Simon Levin (Princeton), on a four-year NIH-funded project on the relationship between globalization and the spread of infectious diseases of both humans and animals.

Hiring Range

$45,000 - $50,000 annually

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field with experience spanning at least two of the disciplines listed.

Department Info

The Ecoservices Group at Arizona State University studies the causes and consequences of change in ecosystem services – the benefits that people derive from the biophysical environment. The Ecoservices group operates a number of international research projects on issues relating to biodiversity change, conservation and development described at http://ecoservices.asu.edu/. The group additionally supports training in biodiversity and ecosystem services including the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Training Network (BESTNet), a Research Coordination Network funded by the National Science Foundation.

Ecoservices group projects are administered by the Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS). GIOS conducts research, education, and problem-solving related to sustainability, with a special focus on urban environments. The Institute initiates and nurtures work on issues of sustainability across many departments on the four campuses of ASU, and collaborates with other academic institutions, governments, businesses and industries, and community groups locally, nationally, and globally.
 

Instructions to Apply

To apply, submit a curriculum vitae, two research papers, a letter of interest, and names and phone numbers of three professional references by email to GIOSjobs@asu.edu.

Close Date

Initial close date is December 31, 2011. Applications will continue to be reviewed until position is filled.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.