Postdoc at the University of South Florida, Tampa Department of Integrative Biology
I am seeking a postdoctoral candidate to be a part of a diverse research program involving: the ecology and evolutionary biology of parasite-host interactions (including plant-insect interactions); macroevolutionary and coevolutionary theory; invasive biology; ecological statistics; and meta-analysis. The successful candidate will have excellent field/lab based skills, and/or strong analytical skills (e.g., simulation or analytical modeling). I am expecting the candidate to collaborate closely with me on several research objectives -- one of the objectives will be field and lab based research on palm trees and the invasive red palm mite (Raoiella indica). Another objective is developing statistical methods for meta-analysis. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and be able to provide references testifying to the following skills: (1) field/lab and/or analytical skills, (2) an ability to work with others, including mentoring of undergraduates, and (3) a commitment to productivity and communication of results in publications and contributed talks at national and international meetings. Experience with grant writing is a plus. I currently have 2 years of funding for this position. The University of South Florida, Tampa, affords a high quality of living for people interested in outdoor activities and city life. The university is located blocks away from Busch Gardens, 20-30 minutes way from several beaches, and one hour away from Orlando, FL. Please send the following: (1) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and abilities with reference to the skills outlined above, and (2) an academic CV. If these materials are competitive, I will ask you to have two letters of reference sent. Start date is flexible but preferably during the summer/fall of 2011. Applications will be considered until April 15th, 2011. Send your cover letter and CV to: Marc Lajeunesse, [email protected] Cheers, Marc J. Lajeunesse Assistant Professor Department of Integrative Biology University of South Florida Tampa, FL Lajeunesse lab: http://lajeunesse.myweb.usf.edu Department of Integrative Biology: http://biology.usf.edu/ib/ University of South Florida, Tampa: http://www.usf.edu
