Postdoctoral Position: Evolutionary Ecology/Community Ecology

Job title:

Postdoctoral Position: Evolutionary Ecology/Community Ecology

Company

Indiana University

Job description

Position DetailsTitle Postdoctoral Position: Evolutionary Ecology/Community Ecology
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Biology
Location Bloomington
Position SummaryA postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Lau Lab in the Department of Biology at Indiana University (https://biology.indiana.edu/about/faculty/lau-jennifer.html). We are seeking applicants interested in community ecology or evolutionary ecology to lead projects investigating: 1) How rhizobium mutualists influence natural selection on plant traits; and/or 2) Evolutionary responses to long-term global changes (nitrogen-addition and drought stress). We welcome applications from creative and ambitious individuals interested in bringing their own personal expertise and ideas to these projects. For full consideration, applicants must have a passion for field and/or greenhouse work, strong scientific writing skills, statistical expertise, and a history of performing strong, creative, question-based science. The Department of Biology has a vibrant intellectual atmosphere and excellent facilities for conducting plant ecology and evolution research (http://www.bio.indiana.edu/). Postdocs will have ample opportunity to interact and collaborate with other labs at IU and beyond. For example, for the rhizobium project, the postdoc will be encouraged to participate in the GEMS Biological Integration Institute {https://symbiosis.illinois.edu/}, and the evolutionary responses to global change project will require regular interactions with the Isbell, Hobbie, and Reich labs at the University of Minnesota and the Etterson lab at University of Minnesota, Duluth.The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Basic QualificationsA Ph.D. in ecology or evolution or a related field is required. The starting salary is $58,656, plus benefits included. For full consideration, applicants must have a passion for field and/or greenhouse work, strong scientific writing skills, statistical expertise, and a history of performing strong, creative, question-based science.
Department Contact for QuestionsInterested parties should email a cover letter containing a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and the names and contact information for three potential letter writers to . Applicants are encouraged to discuss the position with Dr. Jennifer Lau in advance (jenlau@iu.edu). For best consideration, please apply by July 22, 2024, though applicants will be considered until the position has been filled. The position start date is somewhat flexible.
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Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date 07/22/2024
Expected Start Date 10/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100874-2024

Expected salary

$58656 per year

Location

Bloomington, IN

Job date

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:25:07 GMT

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