IISER, Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are sought for a DST funded postdoctoral position (Research Associateship) in the broad area of evolutionary ecology, under the Vanasiri Evolutionary Ecology Group of Ullasa Kodandaramaiah (www.vanasiri.in).

Research subject(s): The research group works on various questions within evolutionary ecology including prey-predator interactions, insect-hostplant coevolution, parasite-host coevolution, biogeography, phylogeography, population genetics, etc. More information atwww.vanasiri.in/research. Currently used model systems include different insects (primarily butterflies), plants and reptiles.

Collaborations with candidates who can design projects that complement ongoing work in the group are welcome. Collaborations with candidates through projects on new kinds of questions, and/or new model organisms, which will enrich research in the group, are also welcome. The permanent campus of IISER Thiruvananthapuram is an outstanding location (see www.vanasiri.in/facilities) for ecological and evolutionary studies.

You can contact the PI informally (ullasa@iisertvm.ac.in) to discuss your proposal and its feasibility before sending in the formal application.

Deadline: The formal application should reach by 30th April 2015.

Salary: Rs. 43,200 - 48,000 (including House Rent Allowance; commensurate with experience)

Duration: The initial contract will be for 1 year, but can be extended to 2 years based on performance. The selected candidate is expected to join as soon as possible.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a PhD in biological sciences, and a good publication record with papers in reputed, international peer-reviewed journals. Selection will be based on the scientific credentials of the candidate, quality of the research proposal and feasibility of carrying out the research proposal.

Application procedure: Please send in your formal applications via email (with subject line “Application for postdoctoral position – Candidate name”) to ullasa@iisertvm.ac.in as a single PDF attachment that includes the following (i) complete CV with list of peer-reviewed publications, (ii) a research proposal with broad idea(s) that will be explored, and (iii) names of two, preferably three, referees who can provide recommendation letters.

Interviews will be conducted in person at IISER Thiruvananthapuram, the date for which will be intimated by email. For overseas candidates, interviews can be conducted over video-conference.