A Postdoctoral Position Finland
A Postdoctoral Position (one year) - Section of
Ecology, University of Turku, Finland
Project: Cyclic population dynamics of the
autumnal moth: biology and importance of
parasitic wasps. Led by Academy Research Fellow, Dr. Tero Klemola.
The project continues a rich tradition at the
University of Turku. Earlier projects, since
1970s, have looked for an explanation for cyclic
population dynamics, e.g., from intrinsic changes
of autumnal moth populations at successive cycle
phases and particularly from multifaceted
interactions with the main host plant, the
mountain birch. However, the working hypothesis
of our current project suggests that delayed
density-dependent mortality due to egg, larval
and/or pupal parasitism governs the cyclic
population dynamics. We concentrate on the
parasitism aspect, with the aim of understanding
the biology of hymenopteran parasitoid species
involved in the system. Their trophic
interactions with autumnal moths and mountain
birches are examined by large-scale field
sampling and by laboratory and field experiments.
Together with taxonomists, we also explore the
taxonomy of these relatively poorly known
insects. Our research project has been granted
funding from the Academy of Finland for years 2005-2010.
The candidate will be able to continue within the
already established studies. However, there is
also scope for developing new questions and/or
methodological approaches relating to the system,
something we would very much encourage. A good
candidate may have expertise, for example, in one
or more of the following topics: population
cycles of herbivores, ecological entomology,
ecology and behaviour of hymenopteran
parasitoids, construction of mathematical
population models with empirical data or
statistical time series analyses. Evidence of a
proven ability to publish scientific results is
desired. An empirically inclined candidate may
work with us at the Kevo Subarctic Research
Station located in northernmost Finland during
the field season (1-3 months in summer).
This postdoctoral position has funding for 1 year
(approximately 2500 ? /month depending on
experience). The position will be filled from
mid-April 2007 onwards with a flexible start date
(preferably before the field work period starts
in June). Several possibilities exist for
applying for additional funding once the candidate is at work.
More information:
Section of Ecology: http://www.sci.utu.fi/biologia/en/ecology.html
Research project and team:
http://www.sci.utu.fi/biologia/en/research/research_projects/ekologia/teroklemola/index.html
Kevo Subarctic Research Station: http://www.utu.fi/erill/kevo/index_en.html
Applicants should e-mail an application that
includes a description of relevant experience and
motivation for this project to Tero Klemola
<tero.klemola@utu.fi>. A curriculum vitae with
list of publications and contact details of two
persons who could provide letters of reference
should be included. The deadline for applications is the 31st of January 2007.
Ecology, University of Turku, Finland
Project: Cyclic population dynamics of the
autumnal moth: biology and importance of
parasitic wasps. Led by Academy Research Fellow, Dr. Tero Klemola.
The project continues a rich tradition at the
University of Turku. Earlier projects, since
1970s, have looked for an explanation for cyclic
population dynamics, e.g., from intrinsic changes
of autumnal moth populations at successive cycle
phases and particularly from multifaceted
interactions with the main host plant, the
mountain birch. However, the working hypothesis
of our current project suggests that delayed
density-dependent mortality due to egg, larval
and/or pupal parasitism governs the cyclic
population dynamics. We concentrate on the
parasitism aspect, with the aim of understanding
the biology of hymenopteran parasitoid species
involved in the system. Their trophic
interactions with autumnal moths and mountain
birches are examined by large-scale field
sampling and by laboratory and field experiments.
Together with taxonomists, we also explore the
taxonomy of these relatively poorly known
insects. Our research project has been granted
funding from the Academy of Finland for years 2005-2010.
The candidate will be able to continue within the
already established studies. However, there is
also scope for developing new questions and/or
methodological approaches relating to the system,
something we would very much encourage. A good
candidate may have expertise, for example, in one
or more of the following topics: population
cycles of herbivores, ecological entomology,
ecology and behaviour of hymenopteran
parasitoids, construction of mathematical
population models with empirical data or
statistical time series analyses. Evidence of a
proven ability to publish scientific results is
desired. An empirically inclined candidate may
work with us at the Kevo Subarctic Research
Station located in northernmost Finland during
the field season (1-3 months in summer).
This postdoctoral position has funding for 1 year
(approximately 2500 ? /month depending on
experience). The position will be filled from
mid-April 2007 onwards with a flexible start date
(preferably before the field work period starts
in June). Several possibilities exist for
applying for additional funding once the candidate is at work.
More information:
Section of Ecology: http://www.sci.utu.fi/biologia/en/ecology.html
Research project and team:
http://www.sci.utu.fi/biologia/en/research/research_projects/ekologia/teroklemola/index.html
Kevo Subarctic Research Station: http://www.utu.fi/erill/kevo/index_en.html
Applicants should e-mail an application that
includes a description of relevant experience and
motivation for this project to Tero Klemola
<tero.klemola@utu.fi>. A curriculum vitae with
list of publications and contact details of two
persons who could provide letters of reference
should be included. The deadline for applications is the 31st of January 2007.
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