德国马克斯·普朗克研究所群落动态博士后职位

Postdoctoral position: Mathematical modeling of eco-evolutionary dynamics in predator-prey and host-parasite systems, Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Plön (Germany). : Germany, Ploen
Employer: Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Biology
Website: http://www.evolbio.mpg.de/
Location: Germany, Ploen
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: September 02, 2011
Expires: October 15, 2011
Requisition number: None

job description

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to participate in a newly established, interdisciplinary research group ‘Community dynamics’ working on different aspects of eco-evolutionary community dynamics combining theoretical and empirical approaches. The position is available from 1st January 2012 for the period of for one year, with a second year renewable depending on progress. The successful applicant will be working on the development and analysis of mathematical models in evolving predator-prey and host-parasite communities, in close collaboration with experimentalists. For details of the study system refer to Becks et al. 2010 Ecology Letters, Becks & Agrawal 2010 Nature, Ellner & Becks 2011 Theoretical Ecology. For more information on the project contact Lutz Becks ( lbecks@evolbio.mpg.de ).

The research program allows flexibility and both theory aiming towards general frameworks and more mechanistic models targeting specific empirical systems are encouraged. The institute offers a stimulating international environment and an excellent infrastructure allowing for the most recent techniques. The town of Plön is in the middle of the Schleswig-Holstein lake-district within a very attractive and touristic environment near the Baltic Sea, close to the university towns of Lübeck and Kiel. Hamburg and Lübeck are the closest airports.

Highly motivated candidates with a Ph. D. degree in evolutionary biology, ecology, or mathematical biology with a strong record of scientific publications are welcome to apply. Applicants should have a background in evolutionary theory or population dynamics and show strong mathematical and computing skills, an enthusiasm for basic research and ideally experience in population genetics. The successful candidate should be able to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of disciplines.

Applicants should send their CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information of 2 referees as a single PDF to Lutz Becks ( lbecks@evolbio.mpg.de ). In the cover letter, applicants should describe their theoretical background and experience with mathematical modeling evolutionary theory and population dynamics explicitly. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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