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Subject: [cormas-announcement] Postdoc/Phd Assistantship - Avian Influenza
From: Bousquet (bousquet@cirad.fr)
Date: Fri Jun 16 2006 - 09:08:53 CEST
>
>
> Post-doctoral Fellowship/PhD Assistantship
>
> The Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability at Michigan State
> University is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship/PhD
> Assistantship. The individual will participate in an interdisciplinary
> research project aimed at understanding reciprocal human-environment
> interactions, with particular emphasis on the global spread of avian
> influenza. He/she will work closely with a team of natural and social
> scientists to develop a spatially-explicit simulation model using
> socioeconomic and demographic data from surveys and population censuses in
> conjunction with remote sensing data and field observations. The research
> is
> initially focused on South/East Asia. The individual will also have
> opportunities to participate in the development of research proposals.
>
> Applicants should have backgrounds and interests in a relevant field
> (e.g.,
> ecology, epidemiology, demography, wildlife, public health, veterinary
> medicine, zoology, environmental science, geography, economics, sociology,
> remote sensing, computer science). Strong communication skills and ability
> to function well within an interdisciplinary environment are required.
> Experience in remote sensing, geographic information systems, computer
> programming, and statistics is preferred.
>
> Salary/stipends will be commensurate with background and experience.
> Health
> benefits (and tuition for Ph.D. students) will also be provided.
>
> The position is available immediately but the starting date is negotiable.
> Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is
> filled.
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> Applicants should prepare: (1) letter of application, (2) full and updated
> CV, (3) statement of professional goals, (4) transcripts, (5) GRE (and
> TOEFL
> for international students) scores (for Ph.D. student position), and (6) a
> list of 3 references (names and contact information). Photocopies of
> transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores are acceptable initially. All
> applications
> materials must be sent (via email or postal mail) to:
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> Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu or Dr. Bill McConnell
> Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability
> Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
> 13 Natural Resources Building
> Michigan State University
> East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
> (517) 432-7108 (phone)
> (517) 432-1699 (fax)
> jliu@panda.msu.edu, mcconn64@msu.edu
> http://www.csis.msu.edu
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