University of South Dakota: Post-Doctoral Research in Evolutionary Physiology of Stalk-Eyed Flies

A postdoctoral position is available to study performance and fitness consequences of insect ornaments in stalk-eyed flies. The position is part of an NSF-funded CAREER project in the laboratory of John Swallow (http://www.usd.edu/~jswallow/index.html), Biology Department, University of South Dakota. The position calls for quantitative analyses of eye span and flight performance to test for trade-offs between secondary sexual traits and aerodynamic and physiological adaptations for flight via direct measurements of flight performance, load lifting capacity, and flight energetics. Primary responsibilities for this position include: 1) conducting laboratory research on flight biomechanics and performance, 2) analyzing data and writing manuscripts, and 3) helping to coordinate projects of undergraduate and graduate students involved in the project.
Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. in comparative physiology, evolution, or a related field. Preference given to candidates with experience in measuring flight biomechanics or performance. Salary is $30,000 plus benefits, and funds are available for 4 years pending satisfactory progress. The position can begin as early as May 1 2005. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected.
To apply, please send a cover letter, a statement of research interests, CV, and names and e-mail addresses of three references to John Swallow (jswallow@usd.edu), Biology Department, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA.
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