With Gyuri leaving for Sweden, the laboratory is short of a postdoc. I am therefore looking for a new postdoc who could start in late 2016 or early 2017. Here below I past the ad I am circulating.

Postdoctoral position --- Allesina Laboratory, University of Chicago The [Allesina laboratory](http://allesinalab.uchicago.edu/) at the [University of Chicago](http://www.uchicago.edu/about/) is looking for a postdoc, starting in late 2016 or early 2017. The interests of the laboratory include ecological networks (food webs, mutualistic, competitive networks), community ecology, and theoretical ecology in general. The focus of the lab is on the development of new mathematical, statistical and computational methods for the analysis of ecological systems. More information on the research interests [can be found here](http://allesinalab.uchicago.edu/?page_id=33). A list of recent publications from the laboratory is [here](http://allesinalab.uchicago.edu/?page_id=16). The candidate should have a strong mathematical background, be well-versed in statistics, and fluent in at least one of the programming languages used in the laboratory (C, python, R). Knowledge of Linux, Git, LaTeX, and SQL is a plus. Candidates with a background in mathematics or physics are also encouraged to apply. To apply, please send an email including a CV, a brief description of research interests and experience, and the name of two letter writers to Stefano Allesina (sallesina@uchicago.edu). Note: [Gyuri Barabas](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gyoergy_Barabas2) and [Matthew Smith](http://michalska-smith.com/) will be at ESA Annual Meeting. If you are attending and are interested in this position, make sure to contact them to hear about life in the laboratory.