Postdoctoral Fellowship in Evolutionary Theory Applications are sought from outstanding researchers for a 2-year postdoctoral position in evolutionary theory, working in the lab of Dr. Troy Day in the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Biology at Queens University (www.mast.queensu.ca/~tday). The specific research topic is wide open, with current projects in the lab focusing on developing theory for kin selection and spatial models of evolution, host/parasite epidemiology and (co)evolution, evolutionary immunopathology, genomic imprinting and nongenetic inheritance, and coral bleaching. The successful applicant will be free to conduct research in any of these or other related areas of interest. Ideally the position will be taken up by Sept. 1, 2008 but there is some flexibility in start date. Salary will be C$40,000 per year.
Information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Department of Biology, and Queens University can be found at www.mast.queensu.ca, http://biology.queensu.ca and www.queensu.ca respectively. To apply, send a current CV and a statement of research interest to Troy Day via email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Please include the names of 2-3 potential referees, but applicants need not solicit reference letters at this stage. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
