The application of molecular genetic data in fields such as population

genetics, phylogeography, and evolutionary biology have improved abilities

to make inferences regarding evolution of invasiveness. These approaches

stand to aid materially in the development of effective management

strategies such as biological control and sustainable science-based

policies. Continued advancements in the statistical analysis of genetic

data promise to overcome some existing limitations of current approaches.

Purpose and responsibilities

A postdoctoral position is available at the Centre de Biologie pour la

Gestion des Populations, (CBGP) in partnership with the European Biological

Control Laboratory (EBCL) -USDA-ARS.

Both laboratories are located near Montpellier (France) at the

International Campus of Baillarguet, at Montferrier sur Lez. 

The successful applicant will be expected to apply latest models and

advances of Phylogeography and Population Genetics inference to address the

evolutionary pattern of an invasive pest and a potentially invasive pest.

The applicant will work on two case studies: the Wheat Stem Sawfly (Cephus

cinctus), an invasive insect pest in the U.S. which is presently

experiencing unprecedented outbreaks and the Eurasian cabbage gall weevil

(Ceutorhynchus assimilis syn. C. pleurostigma) which has some potentially

invasive host races. For both targets, two large data sets of mitochondrial

sequences and microsatellites are already available. The applicant should

possess a communication skill set conducive to assist with management of a

large interdisciplinary project. Experience in writing scientific reports

and manuscripts, excellent communication skills, and ability to interact

productively with a diverse group of collaborators is required.  Expertise

in sequence analysis, Phylogeography and Population Genetics are skill sets

highly relevant to this position.

The successful applicant will manage a large and complex sample database

and will conduct guided but independent analyses leading to first author

publications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, creativity,

and will have excellent organizational skills; we also seek candidates with

enthusiasm who work well as part of a team as well as independently.  The

position is funded for one year.

Practical information for applications

The post-doc position will be held at CBGP and EBCL labs next to each

other. Applicants are expected to speak and write English although French

is always welcome given the location of this position. Montpellier hosts

one of the most vibrant communities of biodiversity research in Europe with

several research centers of excellence in the field. Applicants will find

some information about living at Montpellier here:

http://www.agropolis.org/english/guide/index.html

The position is available for 1 year and starts in August/September 2015

although some flexibility is possible in agreement with the selected

applicant. We will start reviewing the applications from now but will

continue to consider incoming applications until the position is filled.

The gross salary of the post-doc candidate would be around 30,000 euro per

year.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in  Phylogeography and Evolution

Specific skills and technical/administrative training required:

Scientific writing

Interpersonal communication

Preferred Experience:

Experience in Insect population biology

Population genetics and phylogeography data analysis

Informal enquiries and applications should be sent to Jean-François Martin

(CBGP, 
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  and Marie-Claude Bon (USDA-ARS-EBCL,

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 ). Applications should include a cover letter with a

statement of research interests and qualifications for the position,

complete CV with publication list, and contact details of three referees,

embedded in a single pdf file.