Post-doctoral position in Theoretical Ecology/laboratory microcosms (species interactions in a dynamic spatial context)
A three-year post-doctoral position (3 years of support from an NSF grant with possible extension from other funds) is available with Alan Hastings at UC Davis in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy as part of a collaborative project with Brett Melbourne at the University of Colorado. The post-doc will work with an experimental laboratory system using Tribolium species and on associated theoretical aspects to look at species interactions across space and time in highly replicated laboratory systems. Familiarity with Tribolium would be useful, but not required. Strong background in theoretical ecology, mathematical approaches to spatial models, statistical approaches and experimental design, and programming experience important. The post-doc will be expected to help design and co-ordinate experiments in consultation with the PI’s, direct a team of undergraduate assistants, develop mathematical and statistical approaches for understanding stochastic and deterministic approaches to species interactions in space, and write up results for publication in a timely fashion. UC Davis houses a world class program in Ecology; post-doc can participate in seminars, and will receive professional mentoring on job applications, interview strategies, CV preparation, and additional professional development. Start date is flexible, between October 1 2015 and July 1, 2016. Salary commensurate with experience, starting at approximately $42,840 with generous benefits. All requirements for the PhD must be completed before starting. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a short (1-2 page) description of research accomplishments, copies of publications, and email addresses and phone numbers of three references to Alan Hastings at amhasti...@ucdavis.edu Review of applicants will begin upon receipt. The University of California at Davis is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.
