Title: Postdoctoral Position –Evolutionary Physiology- Integrative Biology Description: The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a Postdoctoral Employee starting in the summer of 2015. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to study the evolution of metabolic physiology of insects using a range of model systems including montane willow leaf beetles (Chrysomela aeneicollis), wing-polymorphic Florida sand crickets (Gryllus firmus) or related cricket species, and Drosophila species. Understanding the potential for evolution of metabolic physiology in response to changing environments is an essential component of predicting organismal responses to climate change. The details of the project are flexible depending on the interests of the successful candidate, but will involve some combination of field work, biochemistry and physiology, molecular biology, and modelling. Please see cmwilliamslab.com for more information. The Integrative Biology program is ranked in the top 10 biology programs nationwide (National Research Council, 2010). The department and wider campus provide a thriving and exciting intellectual culture with extensive opportunities for collaboration. Responsibilities: (1) Perform field work; (2) Insect husbandry; (3) Design and carry out experiments on insects using biochemistry, physiology, and molecular biology; (4) Data analysis and statistical modelling; (5) Preparing and submitting papers for publication; (6) Supervising and mentoring undergraduate students Minimum/Basic Qualifications Required: Applicants must complete all degree requirements except the dissertation by the time of application. Additional Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and a background in biochemistry, physiology or molecular biology. Applicants must have PhD or equivalent by the expected start date. Appointment: This position reports to Dr. Caroline Williams. The initial appointment will be at 100% time for 1 year with the expectation of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The approximate start date of this position will be July 1, 2015. Salary: $42,000-$49,128/annually, depending prior postdoctoral experience and qualifications. Generous benefits are included(http://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdocs). To Apply: Interested individuals should submit application documents as PDFs, which includes (i) an updated curriculum vitae (required), (ii) a cover letter (required), (iii) names with contact information for 3-5 individuals who have agreed to provide a reference (required) for this specific position (contact information includes title, institution, email, basis for this individual's recommendation of the applicant). Letters of reference may be requested of the finalists. Department Contact: CarolineWilliams, Supervisor, [email protected] The initial review date for this recruitment is February 17, 2015; please apply by this date to be fully considered for the position. The position will be open until filled. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UCBerkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
