Post-doctoral Fellow I-Anticipated Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology University of Connecticut Evolutionary radiations in South African Proteaceae
The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut invites applications for an anticipated position as Post-doctoral Fellow I on a project investigating evolutionary radiations in white proteas (Protea sect. Exsertae). The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for establishing common gardens, monitoring individual performance, measuring a suite of morphological/physiological traits, and supervising field assistants. The successful applicant may also be involved in laboratory analyses using AFLPs and microsatellites. Extended travel to the Cape region of Southern Africa will be required for field work and experiments. This is a one year, grant funded position. Continuation of this position may be possible for a maximum of two additional years if performance is satisfactory and grant funding is available. Qualifications: Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field. Experience with experimental ecology is required. Experience in some combination of plant population ecology, plant physiological ecology, statistical modeling, and AFLP/microsatellite analysis is desired. Electronic submission of applications is preferred. They should be submitted to Dr. Kent Holsinger ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Paper applications should be addressed to Dr. Kent Holsinger, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, U-3043, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3043 USA. Applications should include a brief statement (1-2 pages) summarizing previous scientific work and experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of up to three individuals able to evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. The position is expected to be available on 1 September 2007 (pending final approval of funding). Review of applications will begin on 16 July 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
