A postdoctoral position is available in lab of Dr. Karen Lips, Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park. Creative and enthusiastic candidates are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral Scientist position working at the intersection of disease ecology and amphibian conservation in the Neotropics. I am working on a variety of projects related to the abundance and diversity of amphibians and the impact of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) on individuals, populations, and species at multiple sites in Central and South America. The position will focus on host-pathogen interactions at multiple spatial scales, including large-scale field surveys, indoor/outdoor experiments, and spatial analyses at multiple scales.
To qualify, applicants should have a background in disease ecology, mark-recapture techniques, population biology, physiology, or related field; demonstration of strong analytical and writing skills; a record of consistent and high-quality publications; and the ability to work independently. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in Latin America, working with host-pathogen systems, physiology and/or in population biology. Primary responsibilities of this position include: (1) conducting mark-recapture studies of target species of amphibians at multiple sites in Panama and Costa Rica, (2) quantifying disease prevalence of infection among species, habitats and sites, (3) studying amphibian thermal physiology, (4) analyzing data and writing manuscripts, (5) contributing to preparation of grant proposals for future work, and (6) coordinating projects of undergraduate students involved in similar research in the lab. Starting salary is $36,000, plus University of Maryland benefits. Funds are available for one year, and renewable for a second pending satisfactory progress. This position will be based at the University of Maryland, College Park, but will include fieldwork in Central and South America. Starting date is negotiable. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2009, and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Target start date is Fall 2009. Interested applicants should send a pdf of their CV, contact information for four references, and a brief statement of research interests to Dr. Karen R. Lips, [email protected], Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
