[IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] Postdoctoral position, University of New Hampshire, Geographic variation in parasitoid establishment success

Dear FORENT and FORPATH, My lab (Forest Health/Garnas lab at the Univ. of New Hampshire, USA; http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab) seeks a postdoctoral scholar to examine how host tree and climate drives establishment success of the parasitoid wasp, Tetrastichus planipennisi, introduced to control populations of the invasive Emerald ash borer. The successful candidate will help plan and oversee fieldwork across a climate gradient ranging from Missouri to Minnesota and will be responsible for data management, analysis and interpretation, and publication of results. The position is located in Durham, NH with occasional travel to field sites. Remote work is possible in the case of an exceptional fit. Applicants should have: * PhD degree (in Ecology, Evolution, Forestry, Natural Resources, Biostatistics, or related field) in hand by the start date, preferably January 3rd, 2023 or soon thereafter * Strong statistical, analytical, and data wrangling skills * Demonstrated programming ability (i.e., R, python, etc.) or facility with other statistical software * Evidence of a growing publication record consistent with the candidate's career stage This project is a collaborative effort between the Garnas lab at the University of New Hampshire and Dr. Juli Gould at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Funding for this project is currently available for one year, with a high probability for renewal for an additional one or more years, assuming satisfactory performance. For more information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/50435. For more information, please send queries to Garnas Lab Recruiting garnaslab.recruiting@unh.edu<mailto:garnaslab.recruiting@unh.edu> The University of New Hampshire and the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment are home to a vibrant community of productive researchers with a strong commitment to student success. Located in the town of Durham, UNH is a beautiful campus surrounded by forest and natural landscapes. Only 30 minutes from the ocean and less than 2 hours from the White Mountains, outdoor and other recreational activities abound, including right on campus. _________ Jeff Garnas Associate Professor, Forest Ecosystem Health Natural Resources and the Environment University of New Hampshire 162 James Hall 603-862-2094 Jeff.garnas@unh.edu<mailto:Jeff.garnas@unh.edu> http://mypages.unh.edu/garnaslab