Greetings colleagues, Please see text below announcing search for postdoctoral associate with experience modeling populations. Please note that the deadline is soft and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Questions about deadlines or details of the position/project should be directed to William Hopkins (details in ad below).
Feel free to circulate email. Thanks, Brian ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brian D. Todd Assistant Professor Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology University of California, Davis One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616 email: [email protected] phone: 530-752-1140 fax: 530-752-4154 website: http://wfcb.ucdavis.edu/people/faculty/btodd/ POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Postdoctoral Associate The Hopkins Lab in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Virginia Tech is accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Associate. Research will focus on modeling the population-level effects of pollution on amphibians with complex lifecycles. The position will involve development of stage/age based matrix models that incorporate the individual and interactive effects of dietary and maternally-transferred mercury on various lifestages. The incumbent will be responsible for interfacing with multiple scientists who collected the empirical data for the models, and incorporating these data into models that consider other factors such as stochasticity and density dependence. The incumbent will be expected to submit manuscripts based on the research to peer-reviewed journals and to write grant proposals for additional research support. The incumbent will also be responsible for mentoring current graduate students in the lab and enhancing their current research projects through collaboration. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications include a Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, or related field; a strong background in quantitative ecology; demonstrated experience with modeling techniques, particularly matrix models and simulations that consider density dependence and stochasticity; experience using an information theoretric approach to data analysis including use of AIC; excellent writing skills and an exemplary publication record; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; ability to work under limited supervision. Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is grant-funded for a period of one year and may be renewable for another year based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Expected start date: May 1, 2010 Application deadline: The review of applications will begin March 15, 2010 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. To submit applications or for more information, please contact: William Hopkins at [email protected] , Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall (0321), Blacksburg, VA 24061. Information about our lab and current members can be found at http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/hopkins/
