Post-doc position in Freshwater Fish Ecology at Umeå University, Sweden Project In this project we ask questions such as: What factors control the composition of fish communities in lakes? Does the absence of a species reflect dispersal barriers, biotic interactions or local environmental factors? How will future climate changes modify species interactions? What factors promotes sympatric speciation? Extensive data on present and historical distributions, the outcome of species introductions, field and laboratory experiments, and mathematical modeling are used to answer these questions. The successful candidate will, depending on interest and competence, work on one of several well-defined projects but there is also room for more independent projects. For more information about projects see www.emg.umu.se/english/about-the-department/staff/englund-goran
Requirements To qualify for the position you should have a PhD degree in an ecological discipline, or equivalent, not more than 3 years old. Knowledge about statistical modeling, database management, GIS, modeling of ecological and evolutionary dynamics would be an asset. From the successful candidate, we demand documented capabilities of autonomous scientific research work and skills in writing scientific publications in English. International candidates are encouraged to apply. Application The application should include a short description of your research interests and why you are interested in the position, a CV, a publication list, copies of exam certificates and publications, and contact information to 3 reference persons. Your complete application marked with reference number 223-1801-11, should be sent to [email protected] (with reference number on the subject line) to arrive November 15, 2011 at the latest. For more information, contact Professor Göran Englund, e-mail [email protected].
