A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Walsh lab (https://walshlab.weebly.com/) in the Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington. This position will contribute to a NSF CAREER grant that is testing the role of phenotypic plasticity in adaptation. This project is resurrecting populations of waterfleas (Daphnia) from lakes in Wisconsin that have recently adapted to a novel invasive predator. Activities associated with this position include field and laboratory experiments using aquatic organisms. Duration: The duration is for two years with annual renewal contingent on performance.
Requirements: A Ph.D. in ecology or evolutionary biology is necessary. Start date: The start date is flexible although ideally the position will begin sometime this summer. To apply, e-mail Matthew Walsh (matthew.wa...@uta.edu) with a cover letter explaining your research interests, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three references. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Arlington is a city of approximately 365,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. Cost of living is relatively low for a major metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the US. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.experiencearlington.org.
