Open position:
Postdoctoral fellow in the field of anthropogenic impact
on populations in aquatic habitats
One postdoctoral position focusing on modelling the ecological and evolutionary consequences of human impact on aquatic ecosystems is available in the newly established group of Dr. David Boukal at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice (Czech Republic). The position is defined broadly and can be tailored to individual interests. Our ongoing theoretical work focuses mainly on size-, stage- and trait-based approaches to population dynamics and community assembly and on fisheries management and fisheries-induced evolution. Ongoing experiments deal with predator-prey interactions, life histories and phenotypic plasticity in freshwater insects, and community assembly in small pools (see Projects for details).
Basic qualifications are a PhD in ecology, mathematics or a related field, obtained after 28 March 2008, and a strong interest in quantitative ecology. Previous experience in fisheries, fish/insect population dynamics, studies of life history evolution or community dynamics is a plus. Candidates must be fluent in English (corresponding to CAE or equivalent) or Czech language. Young researchers interested in both experimental and theoretical work are particularly encouraged to apply.
The position is funded through a European Social Fund project, and the salary is highly competitive. The position is available from 1 September 2012 for up to 34 months and includes funding for 4-5 months to stay in Prof. Mikko Heino's Evofish group at the University of Bergen, Norway, and/or Dr. Andrew Beckerman's group at the University of Sheffield, UK.
To apply, please send a CV including the list of publications, research statement and contacts of two previous supervisors/colleagues to boukal_AT_entu.cas.cz or dboukal_AT_prf.jcu.cz. The call will be open until 15 July 2012 or until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the second half of July and final decision made immediately afterwards. Evaluation criteria include previous publication record (50%), knowledge of numerical simulation techniques with applications in ecology (20%), previous experience with theoretical or field/lab studies of structured populations (20%) and teaching experience (10%).
News: The position has been filled. If you are interested in joining us to do your PhD/postdoc and can secure your own funding, contact me directly by email.
Contact information:
Department of Ecosystems Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia &
Biology Centre AS CR, Institute of Entomology, Laboratory of Theoretical Ecology
Branisovska 31, CZ-37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
tel: +420 387 772 327, fax: +420 387 775 367
email: my_surname AT entu dot cas dot cz
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