Postdoc in the Biogeography of Climate Change
A postdoctoral position in mechanistic species range modeling is available in the research group of Lauren Buckley at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (www.bio.unc.edu/Faculty/Buckley/Lab/). Lab research combines theory, field and lab ecology and physiology, and informatics to examine how biology (morphology, physiology, and life history) determines an organism's response to environmental change. The researcher will develop a project to advance mechanistic range models, ideally to incorporate evolutionary adaptation or species interactions. While North American lizards will be the default study system, applicants with interest and experience working on any system amenable to developing mechanistic range models are encouraged to apply. Skills in several of the following areas are highly desirable: programming, population or quantitative genetic theory, GIS and spatial analysis, and field and lab physiology. The position is available for 1 year with the possibility for renewal depending on performance. Anticipated start date between June and Sep 2009. Salary range $36-40K depending upon experience. Application review will begin on April 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply by sending curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references to [email protected].
