Postdoc phenotypic plasticity
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UNIVERSITY of MUNICH (LMU) Department Biology, Evolutionary Ecology
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN THEORETICAL EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY: Modeling phenotypic plasticity
A current model (Gabriel (2005), J.evol.Biol. 18: 873-883 and Gabriel et al. (2005), Am. Nat. 166: 339-353 ) includes spatial and temporal variations of the environment, irreversibly and reversibly plastic phenotypic traits, reliability of inducing cues and time delays for phenotypic response.
This model needs to be extended to non-multiplicative fitness components and will be tested with experimental data of inducible defenses in Daphnia, heat-hardening in Drosophila and thermal physiology. After implementing explicit quantitative genetics the model will be used to study the role of phenotypic plasticity in the process of adaptation by modifying and directing the evolutionary response of organisms under diverse selection regimes.
A solid background in evolutionary biology and previous experience in modeling are desirable. The successful candidate is expected to interact also with other scientists of EES (see www.eeslmu.de). The position is will remain open until filled. The starting date is negotiable. The post is available for up to 3 years. Initial appointment is for one year.
Applicants should submit (email preferred) a letter of interest, a complete CV, reprints (pdf-files) of not more than three papers, name and contact information of at least two references before October 15 to: wilfried.gabriel@lmu.de
Wilfried Gabriel
Professor of Ecology
Evolutionary Ecology
Department Biologie II
University of Munich (LMU)
Grosshaderner Str. 2
D-82152 Planegg-Martinsried
Germany
Tel: ++49 89 2180 74 202
The University of Munich is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and has an affirmative action policy for the disabled.
