One postdoctoral position focusing on the consequences of human impacts on freshwater ecosystems is available in the group of David Boukal at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice (Czech Republic).
Links to full version of the advertisement can be found here: http://kbe.prf.jcu.cz/en/news/open-postdoc-position http://www.entu.cas.cz/boukal/positions.html The position is defined broadly and can be tailored to individual interests. Our ongoing experimental and theoretical work focuses mainly on size-, stage- and trait-based approaches to freshwater communities. We primarily use freshwater insects and other invertebrates in small standing waters as a model system (see http://www.entu.cas.cz/boukal for examples of our recent work). Basic qualifications are a PhD in ecology, entomology, applied mathematics or related fields, and a strong interest in quantitative ecology. Candidates interested in both experimental and theoretical work are particularly welcome to apply. Start date (as early as July 2016) is negotiable. The position is available until the end of 2017 and may be further extended based on the postdoc's performance and funding opportunities. It will be funded through the newly launched Sowa (Soil and Water) National Research Infrastructure project, and the salary is highly competitive in local standards. Ceske Budejovice is a medium-sized town ca. 150 km south of Prague with 100,000 inhabitants, a relaxed atmosphere, and a growing community of foreign scientists at the University and the Biology Centre. Three faculties and five research institutes dealing with aquatic and terrestrial biota are located on the same campus, allowing easy access to other researchers and resources. To apply, please send a CV including the list of publications, research statement and two recommendation letters to dboukal(AT)prf.jcu.cz or boukal(AT)entu.cas.cz until 10 June 2016. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the second half of June and final decision made immediately afterwards. Contact information: Assoc.Prof. David Boukal Department of Ecosystem Biology, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia & Biology Centre AS CR, Institute of Entomology, Laboratory of Aquatic Insects and Relict Ecosystems Branisovska 31, CZ-37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic tel: +420 387 772 327 email: dboukal(AT)prf.jcu.cz or boukal(AT)entu.cas.cz