The Cary Institute's postdoctoral program gives recent Ph.D. recipients an opportunity to focus on research, expand thesis projects, and address new questions. Post-docs typically reside at the Institute for two to three years before moving on to a permanent position. During this period, they develop their research program and broaden their knowledge of ecosystem ecology through collaborations with staff scientists.

The post-docs listed below are currently performing innovative research at the Institute. Their subjects include the effect of disturbance on invasive species, the ecological structure of urban areas, neighborhood interactions in plant communities, functional responses of consumers, aquatic ecosystem biogeochemistry, and the role of ecosystem engineers at the community and ecosystem level.

These young ecologists bring new ideas and methods, drawn from universities and laboratories around the world, to the Institute. Their knowledge, perspective, energy and experiences vitalize and enhance existing programs. Each will leave a unique legacy in the Institute's research program, and will take away new experience, skills and insights to be applied elsewhere.