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<div><b>From:</b> Austin Rutherford <arutherford@arizona.edu></div><div><b>To:</b> "lhowery@ag.arizona.edu" <lhowery@ag.arizona.edu></div><div><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 04:53:12 PM MST</div><div><b>Subject:</b> Fwd: [EXT]Postdoc opportunity in range and invasive species ecology</div><div><br></div>
<div><div id="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225"><div dir="ltr">Hi Dr. Howery, <div><br></div><div>I hope all is well. Do you mind forwarding the below post-doc opportunity to the SRM email list?</div><div><br></div><div>Much appreciated,</div><div><br></div><div>Austin<br><br><div class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225gmail_sendername">Faist, Akasha</strong> <span><<a href="mailto:akasha.faist@mso.umt.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">akasha.faist@mso.umt.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 1:44 PM<br>Subject: [EXT]Postdoc opportunity in range and invasive species ecology<br>To: <br>Cc: Jacob Lucero <<a href="mailto:jelucero@tamu.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jelucero@tamu.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal">Hello! <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal">Please see the below advertised post-doc opportunity in range and invasive species ecology that is now open at Texas A&M University.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal">Should you (or if you pass this along to someone) have any questions, you can contact Jacob Lucero directly at
<a href="mailto:jelucero@tamu.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jelucero@tamu.edu</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal">Thanks so much!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal">Akasha<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Jacob Lucero <<a href="mailto:lucero.jacob.e@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lucero.jacob.e@gmail.com</a>> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 20, 2022 1:33 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Postdoc opportunity in the Lucero lab -- please share?<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal">I'm hiring a postdoc this fall/winter to study the ecology and management of invasive plant species in their native and non-native ranges. Please pass this opportunity along to anyone who may be interested :)<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal">Thank you!<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal"> <b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Position Summary</span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">The Lucero lab at Texas A&M University seeks to hire a post-doctoral scholar to join a multi-institutional, international team to conduct original research on the ecology
and management of invasive plant species. This 2-year position is funded through a USDA-AFRI grant awarded to study the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on the assembly of communities invaded by <i>Bromus tectorum
</i>(cheatgrass) in the native (Europe) and non-native (USA) ranges. In addition to the focal project and dependent upon research interests, room for scientific exploration across multiple avenues of plant, soil, rangeland, and restoration ecology is possible
and highly encouraged.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">The position will be based out of the main campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, USA, though working remotely may be possible. This position offers benefits
and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and available funds. </span>
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<p class="ydpa72a0648yiv0732618225MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Required</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">PhD in ecology, range science, environmental science, biology, or a similar natural resource-related field at the start of the position. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Strong record of leading high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Strong analytical and statistical skills for addressing complex ecological datasets.
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Sound communication skills.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Self-motivation to work independently.
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Willingness/ability to travel to and work at domestic (USA) field sites.
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Valid driver’s license.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Willingness to collaborate within and outside of the core research group.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Interest in working with the PI to apply for extramural research funding.
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Previous field research experience in dryland ecology.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Enthusiasm for working outside in arid and semi-arid western US climates.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:serif;"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">To apply, prepare the following materials: 1) a one-page cover letter summarizing qualifications and outlining research interests; 2) a comprehensive
curriculum vitae including a full publication list; 3) unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts; 4) contact information for three references. Submit applications to: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com%2FAgriLife_Research_External%2Fjob%2FCollege-Station-AL-RSCH%2FPostdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-054430&data=05%7C01%7Cakasha.faist%40mso.umt.edu%7Cdfedcf9b3a7b46cd1c4808da9b3efcd9%7C68407ce503da49ffaf0a724be0d37c9d%7C0%7C0%7C637992992084600283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=I18ttGzkzJ1ydahYhnw0Hgn4fCTuXYM3XXZySaWJjHA%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AgriLife_Research_External/job/College-Station-AL-RSCH/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-054430</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">Review of applications will begin October 17, 2022 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Preferred start is January 1,
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<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New serif;">More information about the Lucero lab can be found here: </span><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjelucero0.wixsite.com%2Fmysite&data=05%7C01%7Cakasha.faist%40mso.umt.edu%7Cdfedcf9b3a7b46cd1c4808da9b3efcd9%7C68407ce503da49ffaf0a724be0d37c9d%7C0%7C0%7C637992992084600283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JxlUtbsZyfTqXRt47Ntvn0JDyiiga1U4o2Dj3YlwEI8%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jelucero0.wixsite.com/mysite</a><u></u><u></u></p>
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