Postdoctoral Position To Study Sexual Selection and Social Evolution

A NSF-funded postdoctoral position is currently available in the lab of Suzanne Alonzo (PI) at the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University to develop theory on how individual social or behavioral interactions affect evolutionary dynamics. The postdoctoral researcher will work independently and in collaboration with the PI to determine the precise questions to be addressed. A Ph.D. in evolution, ecology, or mathematical biology is required. A background in sexual selection, social evolution or evolutionary ecology is preferred. Applicants should have a background in evolutionary or ecological theory and have previous experience developing mathematical models. Individuals with experience using adaptive dynamics, game theory or quantitative genetics are especially encouraged to apply.

Application deadline is November 1, 2009. Position will remain open until filled. In the cover letter, applicants are asked to describe their theoretical background and experience with mathematical modeling explicitly. Please submit a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests, up to 3 relevant manuscripts and contact information for 3 references to Suzanne H. Alonzo by email(Suzanne.Alonzo@Yale.edu). Please put: "Sexual Selection and Social Evolution Postdoc" in the subject line.

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Men and women of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

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Suzanne H. Alonzo
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Yale University
P.O. Box 208106
New Haven CT 06520-8106
phone (203) 432 0690
fax: (203) 432 3854
www.eeb.yale.edu/alonzo