Postdoctoral Research Associate in Community Ecology The Siepielski Lab<https://asiepielski.wordpress.com/> invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Evolutionary Community Ecology. As part of NSF CAREER project<https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1748945&HistoricalAwards=false>, the incumbent will work with Dr. Adam Siepielski on several projects focused on understanding how adaptive evolution affects species coexistence in damselflies. Primary responsibilities: Developing and running large spatial scale field experiments and observational studies in lakes and ponds, authorship of peer-reviewed articles, communication of findings at professional meetings, and management of existing research projects. Ample opportunity exists to develop additional projects under the general themes of community ecology and evolutionary ecology. The incumbent would work out a postdoctoral research and mentoring plan in collaboration with Dr. Siepielski.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a closely related field, experience and expertise with ecological models and statistical analyses using R, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred candidates additionally will have some of the following strengths: experience working with arthropod taxa in the lab and field; experience in evolutionary ecology and/or community ecology; experience with large-scale field experiments, and with development of theoretical models; demonstrated commitment to reproducible and open science; prior success in working with teams and an interest in mentoring students; and a strong track record of peer-reviewed publication. Application Details: This position is based in the Department of Biology<https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/biology/> at the Main Campus of the University of Arkansas and includes competitive salary (based on relevant experience) and health benefits. This is a full-time, 12-month, 1-yr position. Reappointment is potentially available for up to 5 years, conditional on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. Review of applicants will begin immediately. The start-date for the position is flexible. For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/28130. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter/letter of application. The cover letter should contain a brief description of experience in evolutionary ecology/community ecology. This position requires a national criminal background and registered sex offender check, and will initially close on October 1, 2018, but remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please email Adam Siepielski at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Posting%20Inquiry>. I will be at the ESA meeting in New Orleans this and am happy to meet with any interested folks to discuss the project and the position. The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, is a RI research university located in the Ozark Mountains. The faculty and graduate students at UARK are highly interactive and include an excellent group of evolutionary biologists and ecologists. We are located in an ideal setting for field-based projects (AR has more than 2,300 lakes and thousands of smaller ponds, and equally impressive numbers of rivers, streams and creeks). Fayetteville, located in northwest Arkansas, offers a high quality of living at a low cost, an excellent climate, and is a large enough city to offer diverse activities and amenities. It has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to live in the US<https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/best-places-to-live-in-the-us>. Rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and mountain biking opportunities are in close proximity. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act Adam M. Siepielski Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR, 72701 Ph: 1-479-575-6357 Web: https://asiepielski.wordpress.com
