Postdoctoral Fellow - Ecological Theoretician/Modeler Hall Lab, Department of Biology, Indiana University
I would like work with a post-doc to develop mathematical models at the interface of ecological stoichiometry and community ecology. We're hoping to synthesize and integrate ideas about defenses from herbivory, plasticity of stoichiometric body composition, trophic heterogeneity, and food quality. With this integration, we seek new insights into flow of energy and material through food chains and webs, dynamics of stage-structured consumer-resource interactions, and patterns of species composition along resource supply gradients. These questions are motivated, in part, by NSF-funded experiments with pond plankton at Miami University (OH) run by Maria Gonzales, Mike Vanni, and their students. At Indiana, I seek an applicant with strong math, modeling, and programming skills (i.e., a PhD in ecological theory, applied math, etc.) and who can write for an ecological audience. Working knowledge of eco-stoichiometric theory, community ecology, and/or plankton biology would be superb. How to apply: Review of applications for the 1.5-2 year position begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae including three references, a brief statement of research background and interests, and 1-3 relevant manuscripts to me at <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. About EEB/IU/Bloomington: Indiana University has a large and interactive group in Ecology and Evolution group in the Biology Department. Bloomington is situated in scenic, hilly southern Indiana, near several parks and wilderness areas. The cultural environment provided by the University is exceptionally rich in art, music, and theater. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. -- Spencer Hall Department of Biology Indiana University 1001 E. 3rd St. Bloomington, Indiana 47405-3700 USA email: [email protected] webpage: www.indiana.edu/~halllab office: 812-855-6009 cell: 812-679-8858
