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Postdoctoral research associate position: Theoretical and empirical
investigations of predator-prey interactions in the plankton.
The Menden-Deuer lab, at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate
School of Oceanography invites applications for a Postdoctoral
Research Associate position. The research project combines
theoretical and empirical approaches to investigate planktonic
predator-prey interactions.
*Appointment: *The position is for 12-months, commencing September 1,
2011 with the possibility of yearly renewal depending on performance.
The successful candidate will receive training in research
collaboration, presentation and publication of results, and outreach
and mentoring. Although not required, there may be opportunities for
teaching and development of research proposals.
*Responsibilities and Duties:*The postdoctoral research associate
will be responsible for conducting laboratory research on ongoing,
grant-funded work, and for disseminating results in publications and
presentations. The individual will be required to contribute to the
functioning of the lab, assisting in mentoring graduate and
undergraduate students, performing outreach and educational
activities and developing future research projects. The successful
applicant is encouraged to add his or her own interests to the
project.
*Qualifications:*Candidates are required to have completed a Ph.D.
degree by August 2011 in Oceanography, Biology (Ecology) or a related
field. Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal)
and quantitative analytical skills are required. Preference will be
given to highly motivated candidates with a track record pursuant
with establishing a strong research program.
Candidates should possess demonstrable experience with some of the
following topics or skills: conceiving, designing and conducting
empirical research; behavioral or physiological experiments; computer
programming; simulations and modeling; motion analysis; plankton
ecology; dispersal and random walk models; spatial ecology;
theoretical ecology; quantitative and statistical analysis.
*To Apply:*Applications must include (1) a maximum 3-page statement
of career goals, research vision and interests;(2) curriculum vitae,
and (3) names and addresses of three referees willing to write
confidential letters of recommendation. All materials should be
emailed as a single pdf document to: smenden at gso.uri.edu with
'PostDoc Application' in the subject line.
Candidates will be selected based on overall excellence, including
academic qualifications, letters of recommendation, and prior skills,
experience, and research goals that are compatible with the
qualifications and goals of the funded research. The position is
compensated through a competitive salary and excellent benefits
package.
*Closing date: *For full consideration, applications must be received
by July 1, 2011 or until position is filled.
*Further information: *Follow these web links for more information on the
- Menden-Deuer lab: http://www.gso.uri.edu/smdlab/
- Graduate School of Oceanography: http://www.gso.uri.edu/
- University of Rhode Island: http://www.uri.edu/
