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Post Doctoral Research Associate

Employer
University of Wyoming
Location
Laramie, Wyoming
Salary
55,000/year
Closing date
Dec 3, 2021

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Discipline
Aquatic ecology
Job Type
Postdoc
Organization Type
Academic

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the laboratories of Drs. Amy Krist and Sarah Collins at the University of Wyoming. This position is part of a multi-institution, 4-year NSF EPSCoR Track-II grant titled “From Genes to Ecosystems: Harnessing Elemental Data to Detect Stoichiometric Control-Points and their Consequences for Organismal Evolution.” The successful applicant will combine tools emerging from the data revolution with the ecological stoichiometry framework.  With the support of the interdisciplinary team, the postdoc will work to advance our understanding of how the supply of elements constrain ecological and evolutionary processes in aquatic ecosystems. The postdoc will develop their own research activities related to stoichiometric controls on foodwebs, stoichiometric constraints on organismal diversity and functional trait diversity, or stoichiometric controls on intraspecific variation across diverse ecosystems. More information about the STOICH project can be found at [https://stoichproject.org].

The position is 100% research. The salary is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2022, but is negotiable. The position is renewable for up to three years contingent upon performance.

The University of Wyoming has strong research programs in ecology and evolutionary biology across multiple departments, including Botany, Zoology and Physiology, Ecosystem Science and Management, Plant Sciences, and the Program in Ecology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Develop and facilitate research collaborations with the STOICH project team. Write peer-reviewed publications and present project results to collaborators and at professional conferences. Attend STOICH project meetings and assist with growth of the STOICH database. Consult with mentor(s) to develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP), which may include additional project-supported activities like mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students, participating in proposal writing workshops or other professional developmental opportunities, and/or engaging with inter-jurisdictional travel and empirical research activities, pursuant to the postdoctoral associate’s career ambitions.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

N/A

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

A Doctoral Degree is required for this position, however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their Doctoral Degree and will complete the degree prior to starting work.

Completion of all requirements for a PhD in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a related field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Record of publishing in peer-reviewed literature
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous interdisciplinary and collaborative work
  • Expertise in ecological stoichiometry
  • Experience working in aquatic ecosystems
  • Experience working with large data sets

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and should upload the following application materials as a single pdf: a cover letter describing fit and interest in the position, a research proposal describing a research question related to the project (<1 page, not including references), a CV, and contact information for four references.  This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/15/2021 will receive full consideration.

   

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

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