POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Tulane University, New Orleans AMPHIBIAN EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
The Richards-Zawacki lab at Tulane University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in an NSF funded project investigating the evolutionary ecology of Panamanian poison frogs. The successful applicant will collaborate on projects to investigate the roles of natural and sexual selection in driving diversification among poison frog populations in Panama. Potential projects could include (1) studies of mating behavior/sexual selection and/or natural selection on aposematic signal variants, (2) studies of the genetic/genomic architecture of variation in aposematic signals and their reception, or (3) studies of the impact of habitat quality on visual/chemical signals. The successful applicant will have (1) a Ph.D. in evolution, molecular biology, ecology or related field, (2) the ability to organize and lead field studies in Panama and/or molecular studies in New Orleans, (3) strong writing skills, and (4) the ability to work independently. Candidates with experience working with genomic/transcriptomic data and a working knowledge of Spanish are preferred. Funds are available for one year with the possibility of a second year pending satisfactory progress. Starting salary is dependent upon experience. The position is available starting May 2012 (negotiable). Review of applications will begin April 1, 2012 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please send (1) a cover letter, (2) CV, (3) statement of research interests/experiences, and (4) names and contact information for three references to Dr. Corinne Richards-Zawacki ([email protected]). For additional information about this and other research programs going on in our laboratory, please visit our website at http://tulane.edu/sse/eebio/people/cori/index.cfm
