Two postdoctoral positions available

Two postdoctoral positions are available at the California National Primate Research
Center for a NIH-funded study (3 years) to develop a set of predictive models of the
social and management factors that lead to deleterious aggression and aggression-based
morbidity and mortality in group-housed rhesus macaques. These positions will require
that successful candidates conduct long hours of observations of four or more groups of
up to 150 macaques housed in ½-acre enclosures. Experience with identifying and observing
the behavior of nonhuman primates in large social groups is required (macaques
specifically is preferred). Commitment for the entire three-year study duration is
strongly desired. Opportunities for training in social network theory and other
mathematical modeling of affiliative, submissive and aggressive behavior will be
provided. Opportunities will also be provided for contributing to publications and grant
submissions.

If interested in applying for these positions, please contact Dr. Brenda McCowan at
bjmccowan@ucdavis.edu for further information. Please include a resume or cv along with a
brief letter indicating your interest.

Best regards,
Brenda McCowan

Associate Research Professor
Director, CNPRC Primate Behavioral Management Program
Population Health & Reproduction
School of Veterinary Medicine
1024B Haring Hall
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 754-7373 (phone)
(530) 752-5825 (fax)
bjmccowan@ucdavis.edu

California National Primate Research Center
Hutchison Drive and County Road 98
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616

(530) 754-2263 (phone)
(530) 754-8166 (fax)