Academic Staff Recruitment
Post-doctoral position in the Arthropod Behavioral Ecology Lab
A position as Post-doctoral Research Associate is available for study of the causes of variation in mate preference functions. The project involves a reaction norm approach for estimating genetic and environmental sources of variation, and characterizing plasticity in preference functions. There is a special focus on the effect of experience of behavioral interactions on variation in mate preferences. Study organisms include treehoppers (Membracidae) and other Hemiptera.
Requirements: PhD in Evolutionary Biology (or a related area), with a focus on sexual selection, post-copulatory sexual selection, mating behavior, acoustic/vibrational communication, or behavioral ecology.
This is a full-time position with support for two years.
To apply, please send these documents:
- cover letter;
- CV, including a detailed statement of research interests;
- name and contact information of three references.
as email attachments to:
Rafael L. RodríguezDept. of Biol. Sciences, Lapham Hall
Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
3209 N. Maryland Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA
e-mail: rafa@uwm.edu
For further information about UWM, the Dept. of Biological Sciences, and the Arthropod Behavioral Ecology Lab, please visit:
Screening of candidates will begin May 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Appointment can begin as soon as the position is filled.
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