Disease Ecology and EcoPhysiology Post-doctoral Position at Virginia Tech An NSF funded postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Dana Hawley in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. Research will focus on interactions between house finch social behavior and individual physiology (immunology and endocrinology) and how these interactions underlie disease dynamics in the lab and field. The postdoc will be responsible for overseeing the proposed research objectives and will be encouraged to generate and complete additional independent studies that augment the goals of the grant. The postdoc will also be responsible for mentoring current students in the lab and enhancing their research projects through collaboration. Funding is available for up to three years, renewable annually based on performance.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in biology, ecology or a related field, with experience in immunological and/or endocrinological techniques, demonstrated experience working with birds or other vertebrates, strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a research group, and a demonstrated ability to produce strong peer reviewed publications based on individual research. Knowledge of disease ecology, experience with quantitative PCR, and experience successfully mentoring undergraduate students in research is desirable but not required. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest upon applying online at www.jobs.vt.edu (posting # 0110034). Three letters of recommendation should be sent via email directly to Dr. Dana Hawley at hawl...@vt.edu. If have any questions regarding this position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Dana Hawley at hawl...@vt.edu or 540/231-8946. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2011 and the proposed start date will be on or around July 5th, 2011. Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the search chair by the review begin date.
