1) Postdoc in metabolic modeling of microbes and theoretical ecology A postdoctoral position is available in the Litchman and Klausmeier labs at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station. The postdoc will participate in a NASA Exobiology funded project in collaboration with researchers from France and Germany on modeling the evolutionary emergence of diverse microbial metabolisms. We are looking for a quantitative modeler who uses cellular metabolic models such as Flux Balance Analysis, Elementary Flux Mode Analysis and others to interface them with the models of ecological interactions. Experience with eco-evolutionary modeling would be advantageous and the manuscript writing skills are essential.
The position is for one year initially, renewable depending on performance and continued funding. Start date is as soon as possible. Interested applicants should apply through careers.msu.edu (job posting 499652) and include a cover letter describing motivation, research interests and relevant experience, CV, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin August 20, 2018 and continue until filled. For questions on the position, email Elena Litchman (litch...@msu.edu). 2) Postdoc in theoretical ecology A postdoctoral position is available in the Klausmeier and Litchman labs at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station. The postdoc will participate in a collaborative NSF-funded project on the origin and maintenance of intraspecific trait diversity in phytoplankton. We are looking for a modeler to develop eco-evolutionary models of trait diversity. A familiarity with plankton systems would be advantageous but not required. The position is for one year initially, renewable depending on performance and continued funding. Start date is as soon as possible. Interested applicants should apply through careers.msu.edu (job posting 520388) and include a cover letter describing motivation, research interests and relevant experience, CV, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin August 20, 2018 and continue until filled. For questions on the position, email Chris Klausmeier (klaus...@msu.edu).
