POSTDOCTORAL
SCHOLAR Behavioral Ecology of Social
Insects
The UC Berkeley Natural History Museums
and Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at UC-Berkeley are
currently seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the laboratory of Dr. Neil Tsutsui.
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to
study the behavior, genetics and chemical ecology of social insects. Previous work has focused on the genetics,
behavior, and chemical ecology of the invasive, Argentine ant (*Linepithema
humile*). In this species, genetic
changes during introduction have altered individual behavior and, in turn, the
social organization of introduced populations.
These changes have contributed to the Argentine ant's invasive success
by promoting the formation of massive "supercolonies" in the
introduced range.
The central focus of the Postdoctoral
Scholar's research will be production and perception of chemical signals that
Argentine ants use to regulate fundamental behaviors, including foraging, queen
production, and colonymate recognition. The Scholar will perform manipulative
laboratory experiments and local field studies. The Postdoctoral Scholar will
also have an opportunity to contribute to an ongoing collaborative study of
honey bee and bumble bee genetics and history in California, through the
Berkeley Initiative for Global Change Biology (http://globalchange.berkeley.edu).
Publications from previous research can
be downloaded from: http://nature.berkeley.edu/tsutsuilab.
Applicants should have a strong
background in one or more of the following areas: behavioral ecology, chemical
ecology, population genetics, genomics, and functional genetics. Previous
experience in insect biology is desirable, but not required. The salary range
is between $39,264 - $46,092 commensurate with experience; generous benefits
are included ( http://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdocs). The initial appointment will be for one year,
with an opportunity for renewal. Applicants must have less than five years of
post-doctoral service.
Applicants should submit, by October 7,
2013, a CV, a brief statement of research interests, copies of relevant
publications and/or manuscripts, and contact information for two references.
Application materials may be submitted by email or postal mail.
Dr. Neil D. Tsutsui
Department of Environmental Science,
Policy, and Management
130 Mulford Hall, #3114
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-3114
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