Postdoc: Fish Conservation (USA)

A postdoctoral position is available in the Blum Lab
(www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology at Tulane University. The incumbent will engage in collaborative
research on the conservation, landscape genetics, macroecology and/or
biogeography of stream fishes in eastern North America and diadromous
fishes in the Hawaiian Islands. The incumbent will be expected to
contribute to studies on one or more of the following topics (1)
genetic analysis of native species responses to environmental stressors
in eastern North American and Pacific island stream ecosystems; (2)
genetic, field, and otolith-based assays of metapopulation dynamics of
diadromous fishes across the Hawaiian archipelago; (3) the evolutionary
origins of freshwater fish diversity across eastern North America;
and  (4) island biogeography of amphidromous and secondary freshwater
fishes. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas
that complement these topics.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth knowledge of
molecular techniques, analysis of population genetic and phylogenetic
data, and field based studies of stream fishes. However, candidates who
are carrying out innovative research and who have the desire to develop
new skills and training are encouraged to apply. An initial appointment
will be for two years, with continuation dependent upon performance.
A start date in late 2013 or a mutually agreeable date in early 2014
is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications.  Send via email attachment a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and
addresses of three references to Dr. Michael Blum at mjblum@tulane.edu
. For earliest consideration, apply by 1 November 2013. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.

Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.




Michael J. Blum

Associate Professor, Dept of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Eugenie Schwartz Professor of River & Coastal Studies
Director, Tulane-Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-862-8295 (phone) 504-862-8706 (fax)
www.tulane.edu/~mjblum
cbr.tulane.edu