The Yang Lab at the University of California, Davis is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to collaborate on an NSF-funded research project investigating the timing of species interactions in milkweed-arthropod communities. The broad goals of this project are to develop a temporally explicit understanding of species interactions in this model system, with an emphasis on phenology, ontogeny, the timing of key events and cues, stage-structured species interactions, priority effects, and seasonal community assembly. We are looking for a postdoctoral scholar who is enthusiastic to contribute to this project within the existing framework or to extend the existing project in new directions. This is a 2-year position, subject to review after one year. This position will provide an approximate annual salary of $39,264-$46,092 plus benefits. The start date for this position is flexible; this position could begin as early as January 2014 or as late as January 2015. This position will offer opportunities to develop both collaborative and independent research projects, interact with the active community of ecologists at UC Davis, and engage in graduate and undergraduate mentorship. Opportunities to gain experience with teaching and public outreach are available, but these activities are neither required nor expected.
To apply, please send the following materials to Louie Yang ([email protected]) by November 22, 2013: 1) a cover letter describing your interest in this position and your preferred start date, 2) your CV, 3) a 1-2 page statement describing your past research interests and experience, 4) 1-3 publications, and 5) contact information for three potential references. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for differences.
