Predator-induced fear is currently being recognized as a force that can transform wildlife at all levels of biological organization. Our research group conducts manipulations on wild birds and mammals in the field and lab to test how fear affects the brain, whole individuals (i.e. behaviour and physiological stress), entire populations and we test whether fear can generate trophic cascades. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow that can contribute unique insights into this emerging discipline. We have access to high quality infrastructure for fieldwork, research in semi-natural conditions, and work in the lab at the University of Western Ontario and other field locations. Salary is $70,000 per year (CAN) for two years and is contingent on the applicant winning a Banting Postdoctoral Award, the details of which can be found here http://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.html. Applicants must have completed or have fulfilled all degree requirements for a PhD between September 23, 2012 and August 15, 2016 (inclusively). The internal deadline for this award is August 1, 2015. The Banting award is highly competitive with only 1-2 being granted per year at our institution. Interested applicants should send a cover letter highlighting their qualifications and research interests, a c.v. or resume, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Liana Zanette via email lzane...@uwo.ca. Please put “banting pdf” in the subject line, and check out our labpage for more information: lianazanette.com
