Behavioral Ecotoxicology Position Professors Dan Cristol and John Swaddle of the Department of Biology at the College of William & Mary seek applications for an open position in Behavioral Ecotoxicology. The position is open to candidates possessing a relevant bioscience graduate degree (MS or PhD) and a sincere desire to study the behavioral ecological effects of mercury contamination in songbirds. We are looking for someone with experience in ecotoxicology, ecology, and captive wildlife experimentation; and with strong quantitative and writing skills. The position is open for an initial two-year period (with the possibility of renewal for two additional years) and offers competitive salary and benefits.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic behavioral ornithology group and oversee a three species mercury dosing experiment to examine behavioral and physiological consequences of long-term mercury contamination. The candidate will collaborate with undergraduate and graduate students to develop an integrated research program under the guidance of the two PIs. There will also be opportunities to gain classroom teaching experience if desired. Review of applications begins March 15, 2009 and will continue until an appointment is made. Submit by email as one document (to dacris AT wm.edu) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional referees. Information on the current research programs of the two PIs can be found at http://jpswad.people.wm.edu/ (Swaddle) and http://dacris.people.wm.edu/ (Cristol). General information about the biology department at William & Mary may be obtained at www.wm.edu/biology. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
