Strong background in univariate and multivariate statistics. Provide a synthetic analysis of the role of small and large animals, soils, climate, and disturbance in the dynamics of desert ecosystem. Responsible for integrating multiple datasets fo plants, animals, soils and climate to examine the separate and interactive effects of these factors on vegetation dynamics. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of researchers. Opportunity for educational advancement.
Position is contingent on funding.
Synthesize, integrate and analyze a number of short and long term datasets related to the desertification and recovery of Chihuanhuan desert ecosystems. Provide a synthetic analysis of the role of small and large animals, soils, climate, and disturbance in the dynamics of desert ecosystem. Responsible for integrating multiple datasets fo plants, animals, soils and climate to examine the separate and interactive effects of these factors on vegetation dynamics. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of researchers. Opportunity for educational advancement.