1. POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EVOLUTIONARY PHYSIOLOGY
Postdoctoral research associate needed for study of natural
selection on whole-animal physiological performance of deer
mice. Position starts 1 March 1995 or as soon thereafter as
possible, but must start by 1 May 1995. Applicants should have
a Ph.D. in physiological ecology or a related field. Desirable
qualifications include experience with handling and breeding
small mammals, computerized data acquisition, whole-animal
physiological studies, and radio-tracking, and an interest in
evolutionary physiology. Must be in excellent physical
condition to work (about 6 months/yr) at a remote high altitude
(3,800m = 12,500 ft) research station near the California-Nevada
border. Spouses and dependents are not allowed to reside at the
field station. A commitment to follow appropriate safety
procedures for handling mice that may harbor Muerto Canyon virus
(hantavirus) is required. The University of Nevada-Reno is an
AA/EO employer.
To apply:
By 15 January 1995, send a cv and the names, phone numbers, and
addresses (including email addresses, if available) of three
references to:
Dr. Jack Hayes, Department of Biology, University of Nevada,
Reno, NV 89557 (jhayes at scs.unr.edu)
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2. POSTDOCTORAL POSITION TO STUDY ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CORRELATES OF HANTAVIRUS DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE
Postdoctoral research associate needed to work on ecological
aspects of NIH-funded study Muerto Canyon virus (hantavirus).
Position starts Jan 1, 1995 or as soon thereafter as possible.
Field experience with small mammals (preferably in the western
US), strong quantitative (statistical) skills and a Ph.D. are
required. Experience in small mammal ecology and physiology,
virology, epidemiology, ectoparasites, or GIS are desirable.
Applicants must be willing to travel extensively and to interact
with a diverse group of scientists. Responsibilities include
assisting with design and implementation of field studies to
assess the distribution and abundance of Muerto canyon virus in
small mammal communities, primarily in western Nevada.
Successful applicant will use varied analytical tools to search
for ecological and environmental factors that may explain the
distribution and abundance of the virus. He or she will be
required to follow appropriate precautions for dealing with wild
mammals that may harbor hantavirus, and must submit an NIH
postdoctoral fellowship application within 1 year of start of
position.
To apply, send a cv and the names, phone numbers, and email
addresses of three references to Dr. Jack Hayes, Department of
Biology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557 by 15 December
1994. For additional information contact Jack Hayes at
jhayes at scs.unr.edu or 702-784-6076.
The University of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran
status, physical or mental disability, and in accordance with
University policy, sexual orientation, in any program or
activity it operates. University of Nevada employs only United
States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the
United States.
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Guy Hoelzer
hoelzer at unr.edu
Dept. of Biology
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV 89557
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