postdoc position, community ecology, Cal Tech and Cal State LA

COLLABORATIVE POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

Biological Modeling

California State University, Los Angeles

and California Institute of Technology

A Postdoctoral position is open immediately to study

the dynamics of layered biological systems with specific

applications to the ecology of mussel beds. A Ph.D. is

required. Candidates should have experience using mathematical

modeling and computer simulation to study

biological problems. Knowledge of cellular automata

and spatial statistics is desired. Opportunities exist to

collaborate with field ecologists and to gain teaching

experience. Salary is $42,000 per year plus benefits,

renewable for a second year. The position is a joint

appointment between California State University at

Los Angeles and California Institute of Technology.

Inquiries and applications (cover letter, curriculum

vitae, and three references) to: Dr. Robert Desharnais,

Biological Sciences, California State University, 5151

State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032.

E-mail: rdeshar@calstatela.edu<mailto:rdeshar@calstatela.edu>. California State University,

Los Angeles UAS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer