Postdoctoral position in plant-herbivore interactions and population dynamics Ecology and Evolution group, Florida State University
We are seeking a postdoc to work with us on a study of the effects of insect herbivores on plant population dynamics. In this study we are using a combination of density and herbivore manipulation experiments in the field with density-dependent demographic modeling. The focal plant is Solanum carolinense, a native perennial. This project is based at Florida State University in the Underwood lab (http://bio.fsu.edu/%7enunderwood/homepage/) and is a collaborative venture with Stacey Halpern (http://www.pacificu.edu/as/biology/faculty/halpern.cfm) at Pacific University and Brian Inouye at FSU (http://bio.fsu.edu/%7ebinouye/). The postdoc will both assist with existing experiments, analyses and writing and help to develop new directions for the research. We are thus looking for a creative and independent researcher with a background in plant-insect interactions, demography, or population dynamics, and concrete ideas for relevant theoretical or empirical work in our research system. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, and strong experimental, analytical, statistical, or demographic modeling skills. Annual salary starts at $37,000/yr. Funding is available for one year, with a possible extension to 18 months with review. Start date is flexible. To apply (or if you have questions) email Nora Underwood ([email protected]). For applications, email a CV and cover letter describing your research interests, how you might contribute to this project, and how this position would relate to your long-term research goals, and the names and contact information for three references. Applicants that appear to be a good fit will be asked to write a short research proposal as part of the final application. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Florida State University is an R1 research institution. The Ecology and Evolution Group at FSU is very interactive and friendly, with particular research strengths at the intersection of evolution and ecology. See http://www.bio.fsu.edu/ee/index.html for more information about the EE group and the area around FSU.
