Postdoc in pop bio (USA)

EFFECTIVE:  October 17, 2013

DEADLINE:  December 16, 2013

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN POPULATION BIOLOGY--The Center for Population Biology at UC Davis
invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Population Biology, broadly defined to include
ecology, phylogenetics, comparative biology, population genetics, and/or evolution. We
particularly encourage applications from candidates that have recently completed, or will soon
complete, their PhD.

The position is for TWO YEARS, subject to review after one year, and can begin as early as 1 July
2014.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.  It has a starting annual starting
salary of $39,264 plus benefits, and $6,000 per annum in research support. The Fellow will be a
fully participating member in the Center for Population Biology and will be expected to have an
independent research program that bridges the interests of two or more CPB faculty research
groups. We strongly encourage candidates to contact appropriate faculty sponsors before applying.
We also ask that each Fellow propose a workshop, discussion or lecture series that they could offer
to the community of population biologists at UC Davis; faculty sponsors or the Director of CPB, Jay
Stachowicz, can provide additional input on this aspect of the fellowship. For samples of past
workshop abstracts and more information about UC Davis programs in population biology, see
http://cpb.ucdavis.edu/CPB%20Postdoc%20Fellowship.html.

ONLINE APPLICATION: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a short (1-2 page)
description of research accomplishments, a short (1-2 page) description of proposed research
including potential faculty mentors, a brief (1 page or less) description of their proposed
workshop, and copies of two publications, all in PDF format at:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00177.  Applicants should also provide the information
requested for three referees.  Once entered, applicants will electronically request letters from
referees who will then be prompted by email with upload instructions.  Refer to the on-line
instructions for further information. For full consideration, applications (including letters of
reference) should be submitted by December 16, 2013. The University of California is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for differences. E-mail
questions to smmann@ucdavis.edu.