Zurich-Grenoble post-doctoral position in eco-evolutionary modeling A post-doctoral position is available at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies (IEBES), University of Zurich, Switzerland to work in collaboration with Frederic Guillaume (IEBES) and Wilfried Thuiller (Laboratoire d'ECologie Alpine (LECA), Uni Grenoble, France) on an eco-evolutionary modeling project funded by Swiss SNF and ERC grants. We seek a candidate with strong interests in evolutionary biology and community ecology, and a solid background in the modeling of ecological and/or evolutionary dynamics.
The aim of the project is to model the eco-evolutionary dynamics of species' range evolution caused by environmental changes and to predict shifts in species distributions at continental scales under climate change taking account of both adaptive and ecological processes. The project will blend existing modeling approaches in quantitative genetics, metapopulation dynamics, and metacommunity ecology and be applied to datasets on large-scale species distributions for a large number of species. The candidates will have a PhD in a relevant area, be highly self-motivated, and able to work independently. We expect the candidates to have a strong theoretical background in one of evolutionary quantitative genetics, metapopulation genetics/dynamics, or (meta)community ecology, and be able to show expertise in deploying complex computational approaches and in the statistical analysis of high-dimensional datasets. Programming skills are highly recommended with at least one scripting language (R, Matlab, Mathematica, Python, etc.) Knowledge of C/C++ will be preferred. The position is for 18 months with possibility of extension. Possible starting dates are between November 2013 and January 2014. The candidate will be hosted at IEBES in Zurich with possibilities for frequent stays at LECA, Grenoble. The candidate should be able to travel between Zurich and Grenoble (or midway, expenses covered) for report meetings. Flexibility and willingness to accommodate with different geographical locations will be guarantied from all parties. LECA (www-leca.ujf-grenoble.fr) is part of the University Joseph Fournier in Grenoble, France. Grenoble is set close to some of the most beautiful mountains of the Alps with excellent connections to Lyon and Geneva. IEBES (www.ieu.uzh.ch) is at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich is renown for its quality of living and has a multinational population with many educational and recreational opportunities. LECA and IEBES host a large and vibrant community of excellent scientists to interact with. Working language is english at both locations. Deadline for application: September 6, 2013, (position open until filled) Application package in a *single* PDF file should include (1) CV with list if publications in peer-reviewed journals, (2) cover letter explaining research interests and fit to the position requirements (max three pages), and (3) three academic references. Applications should be sent to Frederic Guillaume ([email protected]). For informal inquires, please contact us: Frederic Guillaume [email protected] +41 (0)44 632 52 78 Wilfried Thuiller [email protected] +33 (0)4 76 51 44 97
