A postdoctoral position is available to work on a joint project between The University of St Andrews and the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology developing theory for the relationship between habitat complexity and biodiversity. The project combines experimental and observational data collection on the 3D structure and the inhabitants of coral reefs in Hawaii.

The successful applicant will build theory connecting reef surface geometry, demography, biomechanics and other functional and life history traits of coral reef organisms. The post requires a PhD in ecology or a strongly quantitative field.

This post is for 2 years and will start as soon as possible. Further information can be obtained from Prof Maria Dornelas (maadd@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Dr. Joshua Madin (jmadin@hawaii.edu), or Elizabeth Madin (emadin@hawaii.edu).

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.

The University of St Andrews is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through accreditation (Athena SWAN; Carer Positive; Stonewall, LGBT and Race Charters), as listed on: http://www.st- andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

School of Biology/Centre for Biological Diversity
Salary: £34,304 - £37,467 per annum
Fixed Term: 24 months
Start: As soon as possible