The Lohman Laboratory at The City College of New York (CUNY) is seeking a motivated and productive postdoctoral researcher in tropical insect community ecology.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :: The successful applicant will assist primarily with statistical analyses of long-term datasets documenting spatial and temporal patterns of insect abundance and lepidopteran herbivory in the Khao Chong CTFS plot in southern Thailand (http://www.ctfs.si.edu/site/Khao+Chong). In addition, s/he will be able to develop an independent project, travel for research, and attend scientific meetings. The City College of New York has a steadily growing number of faculty and students in ecology/evolution who interact with the larger community of biologists in New York at the American Museum of Natural History, the New York Botanical Garden, and other universities. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :: - Contribute to the design of further studies investigating latitudinal patterns of plant-insect-parasitoid-microbe interactions that incorporate phylogenetic information - Help apply for further grant support - Assist mentoring graduate and undergraduate students QUALIFICATIONS :: - Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, population biology or related field - Fluency in written and spoken English - Statistical proficiency with reasonable command of R - Ability to meet deadlines, work in a team, and gather data in challenging field conditions OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS :: - Laboratory experience with PCR, DNA sequencing, and sequence editing - Knowledge of phylogenetic methods, particularly as they pertain to community ecology - Proficiency in a suitable Asian field language for tropical ecology, such as Bahasa Malay, Thai, or Mandarin Chinese would be useful but is not required SALARY :: The salary will be commensurate with experience; generous benefits are included. The appointment is initially for one year, with an additional year possible given satisfactory progress. APPLICATION PROCEDURE :: To apply, please email your CV, names of three references, and a cover letter to David Lohman at dloh...@ccny.cuny.edu. The cover letter should describe your previous work, your unique qualifications for the position, and how the postdoctoral position will further your long-term research/career aspirations. APPLICATION DEADLINE :: Review of applications will begin December 1st and will continue until the position has been filled. The successful applicant may begin as early as January 1st, and should ideally begin within the first quarter of 2011. Any questions should be addressed to David Lohman at dloh...@ccny.cuny.edu. http://www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/lohman/ :: The City University of New York is an AA/EO/ADA Employer ::
