Post Doctoral position available (2 years)
Influence of ecological filters on container mosquito communities
Inquiries will be accepted until 1 April 2010
The Yee lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the
University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a postdoctoral fellow
to join a research program investigating how ecological filters
affect container mosquito communities via effects on larval traits
and oviposition preferences of medically important species. This
work is part of a National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious
Disease grant that will involve field sampling, field and laboratory
experiments, and statistical modeling. Opportunities for conducting
independent research in this system or on other community members
(e.g., other diptera, protozoans, bacteria) also exist.
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Requirements:
~ Ph.D. in ecology, entomology, or related field
~ experience with community and population ecology
~ experience or willingness to work with aquatic insects
~ willingness to supervise undergraduate students
~ basic knowledge of statistics
~ ability to work independently and be a lab leader in some cases
~ good physical condition, ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions
~ a valid drivers license
Candidates with some of these skills or a background in a related
area also should contact me, provided they have a experience in some
field(s) of ecology, experimental design, statistics, and a
willingness to apply their knowledge to a new system.
The start date for the position is 1 May 2010, or as soon after that date
as is feasible for a suitable candidate. Funding for this position
is pending but highly likely (a hiring decision will be made after
final NIH grant decisions are made in April). The position is for up
to two years, but depending on circumstances, additional funding may
be available after the two year period has elapsed. If interested,
the candidate can gain (paid) teaching experience within the
department of Biological Sciences.
The Yee lab currently is well supported and has access to state of
the art research equipment for laboratory experiments (e.g.,
environmental chambers, ultramicro balance), nutrient analysis
equipment (e.g., C:N analyzer), field sampling equipment, and access
to the USM managed 300 acre Lake Thoreau Center containing a field
enclosure for secure experiments. The Yee lab currently has 3
graduate students in addition to undergraduate researchers. The
candidate also will be supported in attending at least one meeting
per year (e.g., ESA, EntSoc, SOVE).
Salary: $32,000 plus health benefits (12 months)
More information about my lab can be found at:
http://ocean.otr.usm.edu/~w777157/index.html
The University of Southern Mississippi, a Carnegie Research High
Activity institution with 15,000 students, is located in Hattiesburg,
Mississippi, near the Gulf Coast and has abundant opportunities for
outdoor recreation. Hattiesburg is the medical, commercial and
cultural center of southern Mississippi and is ranked in the top five
small metropolitan areas in the United States. The Department of
Biological Sciences is comprised of about 30 faculty and 60 student
pursuing M.S. or Ph.D. degrees along with 900 undergraduate majors.
Further information about the department can be found at:
http://www.usm.edu/biology/
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To apply, submit (via e-mail):
~ current CV
~ one page cover letter with a review of your research experience
~ one page scientific interests and employment goals
~ reprints of recent papers
~ copies of university transcripts
~ contact information for three references
~ International students should also include TOEFL scores (copies are
acceptable)
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply
Send all material directly to:
[email protected]
