Thursday, March 5, 2009

Postdoctoral opportunities at Microsoft

The Computational Ecology & Environmental Science group at Microsoft Research, based in Cambridge,England, has openings for postdoctoral research scientists in the following areas: ecological networks, plantecology, behavioural ecology, biodiversity and biogeography.

The CEES group undertakes research to deepen our understanding of critical fundamental and applied problemsin ecology and environmental science, and develops novel computational methods for addressing theseproblems. The group has a strong scientific publication record, is very well resourced, has a sister group incomputational biology, and benefits from links to a software and tools team with whom we aim to developuseable, freely available software for use by the scientific community. All members of the CEES group pursuepersonal research agendas, as well as working closely with a wide range of external partners including senioracademics, co-supervised PhD students, and NGOs.

CEES postdocs are expected to carry out novel scientificresearch, and to publish this research in international peer-reviewed scientific journals; as well as engaging withthe mission of the group more widely.

A demonstrated interest and background in quantitative ecology / environmental science; interest in research atthe interface of ecology, biology, computer science and other related disciplines; and an interest in developingand disseminating novel computational methods; are required. Interested candidates are welcome to contact anymember of the CEES for informal discussions prior to applying. Applications should include a statement ofresearch interests and curriculum vita. Review of applications will begin March 1st and continue until thepositions are filled.

Apply here: https://research.microsoft.com/apps/tools/jobs/fulltime.aspx

http://research.microsoft.com/ecology

Email: cambpdoc@microsoft.com

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