Postdoctoral fellow in the field of anthropogenic impact on populations in aquatic habitats
One postdoctoral position focusing on modelling the ecological and evolutionary consequences of human impact on aquatic ecosystems is available in the newly established group of Dr. David Boukal at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice (Czech Republic). The position is defined broadly and can be tailored to individual interests. Our ongoing theoretical work focuses mainly on size-, stage- and trait-based approaches to population dynamics and community assembly and on fisheries management and fisheries-induced evolution. Ongoing experiments deal with predator-prey interactions, life histories and phenotypic plasticity in freshwater insects, and community assembly in small pools. Basic qualifications are a PhD in ecology, mathematics or a related field, obtained after 28 March 2008, and a strong interest in quantitative ecology. Previous experience in fisheries, fish/insect population dynamics, studies of life history evolution or community dynamics is a plus. Candidates must be fluent in English (corresponding to CAE or equivalent) or Czech language. Young researchers interested in both experimental and theoretical work are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is funded through a European Social Fund project, and the salary is highly competitive. The position is available from 1 September 2012 for up to 34 months and includes funding for 4-5 months to stay in Prof. Mikko Heino's group at the University of Bergen, Norway (www.uib.no/rg/evofish) and/or Dr. Andrew Beckerman's group at the University of Sheffield (www.beckslab.staff.shef.ac.uk). To apply, please send a CV including the list of publications, research statement and contacts of two previous supervisors/colleagues to bou...@entu.cas.cz or dbou...@prf.jcu.cz. The call will be open until 15 July 2012 or until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the second half of July and final decision made immediately afterwards. For more information, visit www.entu.cas.cz/boukal/job.html or e-mail David Boukal (bou...@entu.cas.cz).
