A 2-year post doc position in Behavioural ecology is open at University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Deadline 28 March 2022. Start: 1 September 2022 (or earlier, as agreed upon).
The position is in the subject of animal ecology, with a focus on evolutionary behavioral ecology. The research questions concern how a recently published definition of sexual selection affect the demarcation between natural and sexual selection, with a special focus on female mating competition, as well as evolution of female ornaments. Some sub-studies are planned to be conducted in collaboration with researchers at the Univ of Western Australia, Australia, potentially also at the Univ of Idaho, USA.
The aim of the project is to empirically explore the above-mentioned questions, experimentally and in comparative studies. Tasks and techniques include field collection and experimental work with insects (Kawanaphila nartee), possibly also with fish (Pomatoschistus minutus). Literature studies are also included, where the data will be analyzed with meta-analytical techniques. Phylogenetic analysis may also be considered. A time period of 1-2 months per year will be spent in Western Australia. A shorter visit to Idaho may also be included in the project. In addition to experimental design, data collection and analysis, the writing of scientific articles is a very important task.
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Regards, Lotta Kvarnemo
Charlotta Kvarnemo
University of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Box 463
SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
+46-70-486 3832
