Job Posting: Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at The College of William and Mary
The Environmental Science and Policy program at the College of William & Mary seeks applications for a two-year postdoctoral scholar position in Environmental Science sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The postdoctoral scholar will research the decline of the monarch butterfly and the common milkweed plant using an interdisciplinary approach with techniques including population genetics, chemical ecology, GIS, and analysis of historical collections. The postdoctoral scholar will teach one upper-level primary literature focused seminar course per academic year and arrange an environmental speaker series in the second year. A PhD in Biology or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment, August 10, 2017. The position offers a competitive salary ($45,000), research and travel funds ($5000/year), and administrative support. The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored by two William & Mary faculty members with research interests in plant ecology and population genetics. Review of applications begins April 1st, 2017 and will continue until an appointment is made. Start date is August 10th, 2017. To apply, please submit online a letter of application and a curriculum vitae as a single PDF document as well as the names and email address of three references at http://jobs.wm.edu. (Job # F0004L) The College of William and Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and conducts background checks on applicants for employment. If you have questions please email: Joshua Puzey, Assistant Professor of Biology, jrpu...@wm.edu Harmony Dalgleish, Assistant Professor of Biology, hjdalgle...@wm.edu
