Postdoctoral researcher position: Neurobiology, behavior and ecology The laboratory of Professor Sean ODonnell, Departments of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Sciences (BEES) and Biology, Drexel University, seeks to fill a postdoctoral researcher position starting September 1, 2012. The lab group includes the PI, a Ph.D. research associate, two Ph.D. students starting fall 2012, and two undergraduate researchers. Current NSF- and National Geographic-funded research in the ODonnell lab (http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~so356/) focuses on relationships of brain investment with behavior and ecology of social insects; interactions of birds with army ants; and population genetics of army ants.
The postdoc position is not tied to one project; the postdoc could pursue research related to any of the ongoing projects. Applicants with field experience are especially encouraged to apply. Familiarity with neuroanatomy, neuro-imaging and/or basic molecular techniques would be useful. Drexel University is an urban campus in Philadelphia with major new investments in the biological sciences; the new Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building houses the ODonnell lab and a state-of-the-art shared neural imaging facility. Drexel recently merged with the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences (ANS), leading to formation of a new organismal biology department (BEES). In addition to the Academy, Drexel researchers have close access to Univ. of Pennsylvania and Monell Chemical Senses Center. The lab has active collaborations with scientists at Monell, ANS, Drexel engineering and Drexel materials engineering. Applicants should have or expect a Ph.D. in a relevant field before the position start date. Starting salary is $35,000/year plus fringe benefits. The position is funded for three years (Fall 2012 through summer 2015). To apply submit statement of research experience and interests, CV, and three letter of recommendation to: Dr. Sean ODonnell, Drexel Biology, PISB 321, 3245 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Email: [email protected] (email submission of PDF files preferred).
