In the Evolutionary Theory Group at the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, we have several openings (2-3 years) for Postdoctoral Researchers.
Specific research projects are flexible and can be adjusted to the interests of the applicant, but should fall into the broad area of evolutionary theory. So far, our main research interests range from evolutionary game theory to the evolutionary dynamics of blood disorders, but also include population genetics and cultural evolution.
Requirements for the position include a record of self-motivated research (supported by peer-reviewed publications), a PhD in theoretical biology, applied mathematics, theoretical physics or a related area, excellent analytical and numerical skills and a strong interest in evolutionary biology.
The postdoctoral fellowships provide a competitive annual stipend. Start date and term are negotiable. Highly motivated applicants of any nationality are encouraged to email (i) a statement of research interests (ii) CV and (iii) two letters of reference to traulsen@evolbio.mpg.de. Screening of applications will start on August 30th.
The Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology is located in Plön, a small town in a beautiful lake area with all the amenities of a touristically active region. The Baltic Sea and the major university cities Kiel and Lübeck are only 30 minutes away. The working language at the institute is English.
The Max-Planck-Society is an equal opportunity employer, and is very interested in raising the proportion of women in areas they are underrepresented. Thus applications from female scientists are especially encouraged.
Please contact: traulsen@evolbio.mpg.de
Fixed Term Contract for 3 years with start date 1 February 2011
You will work on a project funded by the BBSRC that aims to investigate
the role of calcium dynamics in neuronal computation underlying
important brain functions. The project will be led by Dr Y Timofeeva and
run in collaboration with experimentalists at Oxford and Cambridge.
Your working environment will be at the Warwick Centre for Complexity
Science (http://go.warwick.ac.uk/complexity).
You should have a PhD, or equivalent, in applied mathematics/theoretical
physics or a related discipline and a strong interest in mathematical
and/or computational biology. Programming skills and previous experience
of research in theoretical/computational neuroscience or computational
biology are highly desirable. Some knowledge of reaction-diffusion
systems would be an advantage.
Please contact:
https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/research/job18693.html