FROM: James Harley Cane, Associate Professor TO: [log in to unmask] POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ________________________________________ Pollinator Tracking of Plant Migrations Induced by Global Warming ________________________________________ A 3-year study sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This will be the first study to document the degree to which native pollinator guilds are capable of faithfully tracking the rapid distributional changes that global warming may induce in their floral hosts. The local taxonomic compositions of guilds of bees visiting creosote bush will be quantitatively sampled & associated with known dates of this shrub's range expansion over the past 40 centuries. Spatio-temporal correlations will be sought using GIS between ranges & attributes of the guilds of bees, climate, topography, soils & local dates of floral host invasion. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ph.D. in entomology, ecology, botany or related field. 2. Experience with bee taxonomy and ecology is highly desirable. 3. Preferred candidate will be familiar with quantitative methods, statistics, GIS and southwestern U.S. deserts. Nationally competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. APPLICATION: Submit cover letter and curriculum vitae to include: 1) transcripts of all college and university credits 2) training, experience, achievements 3) publications 4) the names, mailing and e-mail addresses, and phone and fax numbers of three references that may be contacted this autumn. CLOSING DATE: November 15 1993, or until a suitable candidate is found. Position is available December 1 1993. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: James H. Cane Dept. of Entomology 301 Funchess Hall Auburn University, AL 36849-5413 FAX 205-844-5005 e-mail [log in to unmask] Auburn University is an AA/EOE employer. Women & minorities are encouraged to apply.