[Taxacom] Gastropod systematics postdoc at the Field Museum

[Rudiger Bieler]

A postdoctoral position is available for a full-time researcher in a project
on phylogenetic systematics of marine “worm snails” (Vermetidae).



Initial appointment for this Field Museum-based term position is made for 12
months, with opportunity for performance-based renewal to 18 months.  Starting
salary is $40,000.



The position is part of a larger NSF-funded REVSYS project (see
vermetus.org<http://www.bivatol.org/BiTS/>)
that uses a combined approach of morphology, molecules, and ultrastructure.
Among other goals, it aims to develop a backbone phylogeny and highly
predictive classification* *for the Vermetidae.  The specific
responsibilities of this position will involve morphological and taxonomic
studies of field collected material and museum specimens. The successful
applicant will engage in various laboratory techniques (e.g., histology,
SEM) and will participate in museum collection visits, field collecting
efforts, and in regular meetings and possible collaborations with other
members of the research team (T. Collins, T. Rawlings, J. Healy) who are
working on corresponding molecular and ultrastructural components.


 Opportunity will exist for “first-authored” project development as well as
for exposure to additional (e.g., molecular) techniques.


 The candidate should have the following proven attributes:

- PhD in relevant area

- Experience in morphological/anatomical techniques and approaches

- Strong interest in species-level diversity

- Capacity to work in a team as well as independently

- Availability in early 2010



Interested candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests, and
contact information for three references via email (pdf) to Rüdiger Bieler

(rbieler at fieldmuseum.org).



Evaluation of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until a
suitable candidate is found.  Earliest starting date will be in January
2010.




-- 
Rudiger Bieler --  Curator & Head
Division of  Invertebrates, Department of Zoology
Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496, U.S.A., phone +1(312) 665-7720
fax +1(312) 665-7754, e-mail <rbieler at fieldmuseum.org>
Museum web page: <http://www.fieldmuseum.org>