Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Ecology of Host-Parasite Interactions
A postdoctoral position focusing on the evolutionary ecology of host-parasite interactions is available in the laboratory of Meghan Duffy at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to carry out independent research contributing to our understanding of the evolution of hosts and parasites, and how rapid evolution influences ecological host-parasite dynamics. There will also be the potential to develop additional projects building on the strengths, interests, and expertise of the successful candidate. Research will involve using *Daphnia* and their microparasites as a model system, and will involve a combination of field work and lab experiments. Experience in 1) disease ecology and/or 2) evolutionary ecology is expected. Experience working with *Daphnia* would be beneficial, but is not required. More information on the Duffy Lab can be found at: http://duffylab.biology.gatech.edu Georgia Tech was recently named one of the Top 15 Places to Work in Academia by The Scientist magazine, and Atlanta is consistently ranked among the top ten places for young professionals. The start date for this position is flexible. Funding is available for at least two years, but is contingent on satisfactory progress in year one. Interested individuals should send a CV, a brief description of research and professional goals, and the names and contact information for 3 references to Meghan Duffy by e-mail ([email protected]). Review of applications will start on 1 September 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meghan Duffy, Ph.D. Assistant Professor School of Biology Georgia Institute of Technology 310 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0230 Phone: (404) 894-8426 Fax: (404) 894-0519 [email protected] *New webpage address:* http://duffylab.biology.gatech.edu
