[Taxacom] PostDoctoral Fellow - Spatial Biodiversity Analyst-Phylogeographer

[Joe.Miller at csiro.au]

PostDoctoral Fellow - Spatial Biodiversity Analyst-Phylogeographer
https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2009/974
The Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research at CSIRO Plant Industry requires a qualified, skilled and motivated scientist to research spatial biological information from the Australian National Herbarium together with phylogenetic data and environmental attributes (such as climate, terrain, soils) to map spatial patterns of biodiversity in environmental space. The appointee will develop and test hypotheses relating to contemporary distribution of particular plant groups in relation to phylogenetic relationships as well as developing predictive approaches to conservation planning at regional and national scales.
The successful applicant will work in a team to develop and maintain standards for the capture, management, visualization, analysis and delivery of the spatial content in the organization's databases, as well as to validate and maintain the spatial data quality. The successful applicant will further develop this team by leading collaborations among CSIRO Plant Industry, the Biodiversity Theme (BRABA) and non-CSIRO scientists throughout Australia and internationally.
Location: Canberra, Australia
Salary: $73k to $80k
Reference: 2009/974
Term - 3 years (36 months)
Close date: 31 December 2009
Contact: Should you require more information on this position please contact Dr Joe Miller by email: Joe.Miller at csiro.au<mailto:Joe.Miller at csiro.au>
Application information is available on https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2009/974