PROJECT TITLE: Postdoctoral Position at North Carolina State University in Climate Change and the Distribution and Diversity of North American Ants.
DESCRIPTION: One postdoctoral position will be available beginning June 2007 to work on collaborative project with Rob Dunn at North Carolina State and Nathan Sanders at the University of Tennessee. The project examines patterns of ant diversity in eastern North America in space and time by drawing on an existing database of ant distribution, coupled with work in museum collections and resampling of historical study sites. Many additional research opportunities exist. Room exists for the postdoc to add to the project or simply to expand the project to emphasize his/her strengths and for strong collaborations with a second postdoc starting simultaneously and focusing on aspects of ant responses to urbanization and associated environmental changes (see separate advertisement: Ecology and Evolution of Urban Ants). RESEARCH GROUP: The position is based in the Lab of Rob Dunn. The successful candidate will interact with two additional postdocs in the Dunn lab, two additional postdocs in the broader group and a total of ten students working broadly in conservation, ecology and biogeography, particularly of insects. For additional information on the lab groups see the webpages of Rob Dunn (http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rrdunn/) and Nate Sanders (http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rrdunn/). LOCATION: North Carolina State University. The position is based in the Department of Zoology, a large interdisciplinary department with strong links to the research in the Genetics, Entomology and Forestry departments and also to researchers at neighboring Duke and UNC. QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Ecology, Biogeography or Evolution is required, as is research experience that includes (ideally all of the above) museum work, field sampling for ants or insects more generally or analysis of spatial data and strong quantitative skills. CV should indicate evidence of strong scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and grant applications. A valid drivers license is required. NC Driver's license required within 60 days of hire. APPLICATION: Applicants must apply online. See http://jobs.ncsu.edu (position # 01-16-0703, see also position # 01-07-0702) for instructions and required documentation. A CV, statement of research interests and contact information for three references are required. Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. CONTACT: Rob Dunn, [EMAIL PROTECTED] PROPOSED HIRE DATE: Job opens 4/10/2007. Applications must be submitted by 5/10/2007. We would ideally like to hire by 6/1/07 such that fieldwork can begin this summer. North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who need accommodations in the application process should contact Susan Marschalk, Department of Zoology, via telephone at (919) 515-2741, or via e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
