Postdoctoral Research Opportunity
Evolutionary Ecology of Community Structure
University of San Diego
Applications are invited for an NSF funded postdoctoral position in the 
laboratory of Adam Siepielski at The University of San Diego to evaluate the 
relative contributions of niche and neutral processes in structuring damselfly 
assemblages.  The project includes a large-scale sampling program to evaluate 
the major ecological gradients that are present in lakes throughout western 
North America; a series of field experiments testing the strengths of 
intraspecific and interspecific interactions along these ecological gradients, 
and developing theoretical models based on this empirical work.  These projects 
complement related work focused on understanding how local evolutionary 
processes affect community structure. The successful candidate will be expected 
to contribute to all aspects of this project, and help define the specific 
objectives and directions of the various studies.
Applicants should have a strong history of experience working with aquatic 
invertebrates, experimental work, experience conducting field ecological 
experiments, and experience analyzing large, multivariate data sets. The 
position will require a considerable amount of travel throughout western North 
America. Additionally, the applicant will have the opportunity to gain teaching 
experience, by co- and solo-teaching an introductory course in ecology. 
Applicants who have completed or anticipate completing their Ph.D. before 
December 2013 are desired.  The position is funded for two years with a 
possible third year.
Please submit by e-mail (1) a cover letter describing your background and 
experiences in field ecology, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of 
research interests, and (4) the names and addresses (including e-mail 
addresses) of three references to Adam Siepielski 
(adamsiepiel...@sandiego.edu<mailto:adamsiepiel...@sandiego.edu>).  Please put 
“Postdoc application” in the subject line.  Application review will begin 
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tentative start 
date is January 2014, however, this is flexible.

Adam Siepielski
Department of Biology
SCST 372
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Ph: 619-260-7711
Email: adamsiepiel...@sandiego.edu<mailto:adamsiepiel...@sandiego.edu>
Web: home.sandiego.edu/~adamsiepielski<http://home.sandiego.edu/~adamsiepielski>

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