Postdoctoral researcher marine community ecology and ecological genetics We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with demonstrated expertise in marine ecology or population genetics, and with an interest in questions at the interface of these disciplines. The postdoc will work on collaborative project with Jay Stachowicz, Rick Grosberg and Susan Williams that links genetic diversity and trait variation within species to the ecological functioning of seagrass communities. The postdoc would be based on the UC Davis campus but the position would also involve field and/or laboratory work at the Bodega Marine Lab. The postdoc will be encouraged to develop his/her own research project that furthers our understanding of the ecological consequences of genetic diversity in marine systems. More information about the project can be found at: http://www.eve.ucdavis.edu/stachowicz/gendiversity.shtml
Starting salary is approximately $39,000 per year and the position is available for up to 2 years. Interested candidates should send a CV, the names and contact information for three potential references, and a cover letter explaining the candidates interest in the position and overall research aims and accomplishments to <[email protected]>. Applications received by April 1 will receive full consideration, but the position is open until filled. The position is available immediately, with a preferred start date sometime during the summer of 2013. Questions about the position should be directed to Jay Stachowicz at the above email address.
