Funk laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
A short-term (ca. 2 months) research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Funk to participate in an NSF-funded project on the topic of ecological speciation. This project involves greenhouse experiments on the behavioral and ecological causes of host shifts and reproductive isolation in host-plant-specific populations of leaf beetles (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Neochlamisus). Data collection will involve long hours in a greenhouse setting. The successful candidate will play a major role in both the collection of data for these experiments and the care of insect and plant stocks. He or she may also participate in additional lab activities and projects. The position is available the first of September and applications will be evaluated upon receipt. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. Duration of the position is negotiable, but will be partly contingent upon performance and the availability of funds. To apply, please submit a brief letter of application, a CV or resume, and contact information for at least three references. Application materials may be sent by e-mail. Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. and candidates with research experience especially with insects, plants, behavioral studies, or evolutionary ecological research generally are preferred. The successful candidate will join a laboratory employing field, behavioral, evolutionary genetic, and comparative approaches to study the evolution of ecological specialization, speciation, and evolutionary diversification, especially in various insect study systems. Our laboratory is part of the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt, which resides in a new (2002) building with modern greenhouse and sequencing/genotyping facilities. Vanderbilt University is located in the middle of Nashville, TN, home to music venues of all genres, performance arts centers, sports arenas, museums, and 10,200 acres of managed parkland. Additional information on the department (http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/biosci) and the Funk lab (https://medschool.mc.vanderbilt.edu/biosci/bio_fac.php?id3=953) is available on the internet. For articles about a recent study from our lab see: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/exploration/stories/ speciation.html or http://www.vanderbilt.edu/register/articles?id=24940 For further information or questions, please send an e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
