Postdoctoral Associate in Evolutionary Ecology
The Siepielski Lab (https://asiepielski.wordpress.com/join-us/) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Evolutionary Ecology. This NSF funded project will address questions focused on understanding how adaptive evolution under climate warming affects species tradeoffs mediating coexistence, population regulation, and diversity in damselflies.
Primary responsibilities: Developing and running field and lab experiments and observational studies in mesocosms, implementation and statistical analysis of quantitative genetics experiments, authorship of peer-reviewed articles, communication of findings at professional meetings, and management of research projects. Ample opportunity exists to develop additional projects under the general themes of community ecology, population ecology, and evolutionary ecology using theory, experiments, or meta-analytical techniques. The post-doc will directly supervise a full-time technician that will assist with much of the field and lab work.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a closely related field, experience and expertise with ecological and evolutionary models and statistical analyses, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. While expertise in quantitative genetics is ideal, it is not required – a strong background in mixed effects statistical models would be helpful, though. Similarly, an ideal candidate would have experience or interests in thermal biology and species coexistence.
Application Details: This position is based in the Department of Biology and EEOB group at the Main Campus of the University of Arkansas and includes competitive salary (based on relevant experience), health care, and retirement benefits. This is a full-time, 12-month, 1-yr position. Reappointment is available for up to 4 years, conditional on satisfactory performance.
For a complete, formal position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Postdoctoral-....
Applicants must submit a CV/resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should contain a brief description of experience in evolutionary ecology/community ecology.
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible; however, the start date is flexible. Consideration of applications will begin August 25th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, please email Dr. Adam Siepielski at amsiepie@uark.edu.
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, is a RI research university located in the Ozark Mountains. The faculty and graduate students at UARK are highly interactive and include an excellent group of evolutionary biologists and ecologists. We are located in an ideal setting for field-based projects. Fayetteville, located in northwest Arkansas, offers a high quality of living at a low cost, an excellent climate, and is a large enough city to offer diverse activities and amenities. It has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to live in the US. Rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and especially mountain biking opportunities are in close proximity – NW AR is the “Mountain Bike Capital of the World.”