The Evolutionary Ecology Group at the University of Antwerp, Belgium (www.uantwerpen.be/eveco) is starting three new projects on the ecology of infections carried by small mammals (use the links to see the project summaries)

•BIODIV-AFREID: Biodiversity changes in African forests and Emerging Infectious Diseases: should we worry? (https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/eveco/research/main-ongoing-project/new--biodiv-afreid--/)
•BioRodDis: Managing biodiversity in forests and urban green spaces. Dilution and amplification effects of rodent microbiome and rodent-borne diseases (https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/eveco/research/main-ongoing-project/new--bioroddis--mana/)
•Co-infections, heterogeneity and behaviour: models and real rodents. (https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/eveco/research/main-ongoing-project/new--co-infections--/)

We are looking for enthusiastic and competent postdocs to work in these projects. We can offer a position for a period between 1.5 and 4 years (the projects’ salary budget is fixed, but monthly salary costs may vary considerably depending on seniority and, for foreigners, possible tax exemptions). Moreover, there will be opportunities every year to apply for competitive postdoc grants from the Flemish Research Foundation FWO (www.fwo.be).
We are on the outlook for scientists with a proven record in ecology, epidemiology, modelling or other expertise relevant to these projects (preferably in some combination). Positions can start from March 2020 or soonest thereafter.

To apply, please send a cv and a brief motivation letter to herwig.leirs@uantwerpen.be before 31 January.