Biology Duke University in United States

Duke University, Biology
Position ID:
Duke-Biology-PD_JL [#30614]
Position Title:
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America [map ]
Subject Area:
Biology
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/01 11:59PM (posted 2025/09/19, listed until 2026/06/01)
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Position Description
The Levine Lab at Duke University is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our group. We are broadly interested in understanding the forces that structure plant communities and how they will respond to global change, and we seek a motivated scientist eager to contribute to one or more of our ongoing research themes:

1. Plant community response to climate change 2. Mechanisms of biodiversity maintenance 3. Biodiversity-climate feedbacks 4. Wildfire, climate change, and ecosystem management

Our lab works at the intersection of theoretical and empirical science. We value applicants who combine strong quantitative skills with a deep interest in the fundamental mechanisms shaping plant communities and their response to climate change.

Qualifications: • PhD in Ecology or a related field • Strong quantitative background (e.g. ecological theory and mathematical modeling, hierarchical statistical modeling, machine learning, remote sensing, geospatial statistics) • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish high-quality science in peer-reviewed journals • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Successful candidates will have one or more of the following: comfort in field settings; experience with experimental design and management; mentorship and coordination skills; familiarity with plant ecophysiology lab methods.

Position details: • Start date: Flexible, as early as August 2026 • Location: Durham, North Carolina USA

External Fellowships: Prospective postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply to competitive fellowships like the NSF PRFB, Smith Fellowship, Schmidt Fellowship, or other opportunities if eligible. If interested, please reach out to Dr. Levine early to discuss project ideas.

How to apply: 1. A brief (<1 page) cover letter describing your research interests and how they align with one or more lab themes 2. Your CV 3. Contact information for three references

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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www.biology.duke.edu

137 Biological Sciences Bldg.
Box 90338
Durham NC 27708