Post-Doctoral Position in Conservation, Landscape Genetics and Biogeography of Fishes
A postdoctoral position is available in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. The incumbent will engage in collaborative research on the conservation, landscape genetics, macroecology and/or biogeography of stream fishes in eastern North America and diadromous fishes in the Hawaiian Islands. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to studies on one or more of the following topics (1) genetic analysis of native species responses to environmental stressors in eastern North American and Pacific island stream ecosystems; (2) genetic, field, and otolith-based assays of metapopulation dynamics of diadromous fishes across the Hawaiian archipelago; (3) the evolutionary origins of freshwater fish diversity across eastern North America; and (4) island biogeography of amphidromous and secondary freshwater fishes. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas that complement these topics. Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth knowledge of molecular techniques, analysis of population genetic and phylogenetic data, and field based studies of stream fishes. However, candidates who are carrying out innovative research and who have the desire to develop new skills and training are encouraged to apply. An initial appointment will be for two years, with continuation dependent upon performance. A start date in late 2013 or a mutually agreeable date in early 2014 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send via email attachment a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Michael Blum at mjb...@tulane.edu . For earliest consideration, apply by 1 November 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
