A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ryan Martin ( http://tinyurl.com/rmartinresearch), in the Department of Biology at Case Western Reserve University.
Research in the lab is broadly focused on understanding how biotic interactions (e.g. competition, predation) and environmental variation drive adaptive evolution and biological diversification. We primarily investigate these topics in desert amphibians and livebearing fishes. The goal of this postdoctoral position is to recruit a strong, innovative researcher to investigate topics aligned with the broader focus of the Martin lab. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop novel research projects and systems, in addition to contributing to ongoing projects in the lab. Requirements: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in evolution, ecology, or a closely related field by the start date, a sustained strong publication record, excellent analytical, data management and communication skills, experience working in the field, and excel at both independent and collaborative research. Specific skills required for this position depend on the research topics pursued by the applicant, but might include ecological/evolutionary experiments in aquatic systems, geometric morphometrics, biomechanics, or multivariate analyses of phenotypic selection. Research Topics: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to investigate a wide range of topics under the umbrella of evolutionary ecology, including ecological character displacement, eco-evolutionary dynamics, functional morphology of locomotion and feeding, predator-prey coevolution, life-history evolution, phenotypic plasticity, and multivariate selection. Start Date / Position Details: The position will begin approximately May-July, 2014 (negotiable), and continue for 24 months, with the possibility of extension depending upon performance and the availability of funds. Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, based on the standard NIH scale (~$40K). The position includes health insurance, and benefits ( http://postdoc.case.edu/current/benefits.html), as well as funds for travel and research. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent by email to Ryan Martin ( [email protected]). In the cover letter, please include a general description of the proposed research topic(s), and how the work would fit into the overall focus of the lab. The position will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate, but applications received by December 31, 2013 will be given full consideration. Location: Case Western Reserve University (www.case.edu) is a private research university (RU/VH Carnegie classification) located in the cultural vibrant University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, also home to a world-class symphony, botanical gardens and, numerous museums ( http://www.universitycircle.org/). Cleveland has thriving food, art, theatre and music scenes, combined with a low cost of living. In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to equal opportunity and world class diversity. Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin.
