We are excited to offer a postdoctoral research position in Theoretical Population Biology jointly offered by the Nelson lab at Queen’s University (Canada) and the Bjørnstad lab at the Pennsylvania State University (USA).
The research will focus on the feedback between temperature-dependent life-history schedules and ecological and evolutionary dynamics in the face of future climate regimes. We are looking for a candidate interested in studying structured population models and calibrate these against extensive data observed from a suite of long-term laboratory experiments and 40 years monitoring in the field. The work will involve process-based population modeling and various statistical analyses. The successful candidate should have a PhD in mathematics and/or biology and a commitment to research in theoretical biology. The successful postdoctoral appointee can expect tutorship in various areas of dynamical modeling and statistical analysis towards a future academic career.
The position will be based in the Department of Biology at Queen’s University, which is located in beautiful Kingston, Ontario. Collaboration between the Nelson and Bjørnstad labs will be facilitated by regular remote meetings and visits to Penn State University.
Salary is $45,000 CAD per year plus benefits. The position is for one year with the possibility of extension for up to two years.
Applicants interested are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter to nelsonw@queensu.ca by Jan 30th, 2023.Information about us can be found on our webpages (Nelson, Bjørnstad) and information about postdoctoral studies at Queen’s can be found here.
