POST-DOC IN EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION DYNAMICS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------
A post-doctoral opening is available in the Department Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley, to study experimental arthropod population dynamics, ideally beginning in the summer or fall of 2007. We will be studying the roles of life-history evolution, predators, and host plant quality on population dynamics using a combination of experiments, modeling, and advanced statistical methods, including new state-space methods for fitting stage structured models to noisy data. The primary study system will be spider mites, but there is room within the scope of the project for the post-doc to incorporate their own interests, and some research assistant support will be available for empirical work under the post-doc's guidance. The position is funded at a competitive salary ($38,412 - $42,156 or commensurate with experience) for one year, with the possibility that we will seek additional funding. Requirements for the position include (1) a Ph.D. in ecology or evolutionary biology, (2) demonstrated quantitative strength, including statistical analysis and population dynamics modeling, (3) demonstrated ability to think creatively and work independently, (4) experience conducting lab and/or field experiments, and (5) an interest in integrating population dynamics data and mathematical models. For full consideration, applications (cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references) should be sent to Dr. Perry de Valpine, Dept. Environmental Science, Policy and Management, 137 Mulford Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-3114 by April 16, 2007; E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants should ask referees to review the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality found at: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html
