Tarleton State University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Plant Ecology, Evolution, and Global Change Biology Tarleton State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Evolutionary Biology
Funding
Full-time appointment with a target base annual salary of $60,000, negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience and skills. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. The initial appointment is 12 months and may be renewed for an additional 5 months, contingent on mutual agreement, satisfactory performance, and continued funding availability. This is not described as a scholarship or studentship.
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United States
University
Tarleton State University
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Tarleton State University is inviting applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biological Sciences at its main campus in Stephenville, Texas, United States.
The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to research in quantitative ecology, meta-analysis, statistics, plant ecology, and evolutionary biology. The hosting laboratory studies the evolutionary and functional ecology of plants from basic and applied perspectives, with particular emphasis on how native plants adapt to global environmental change drivers, including invasive species.
Responsibilities include conducting meta-analytical research, leading large-scale data synthesis and field research projects, assisting Dr. Gianoli with grant proposals and team research, presenting findings at regional and national scientific meetings, and developing collaborations with plant ecology and evolution researchers in the United States and internationally.
Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, plant sciences, or a related field. Required experience includes large-scale data synthesis, publications, independent research from design through publication, and statistical or modeling tools used in meta-analysis. First-author peer-reviewed publications and presentations are expected. Experience as a PI, student mentoring, lecturing, and work in diverse research settings are preferred.
The appointment is in person and may last up to 17 months: an initial 12 months with a possible five-month renewal, subject to performance, mutual agreement, and funding. The target annual salary is $60,000, negotiable according to experience and available funding, with a comprehensive benefits package. Applications are reviewed immediately and remain open until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit an online application, cover letter, CV or resume, at least three current professional references with contact information, and unofficial transcripts through the Tarleton State University Workday application portal.
Funding details
Full-time appointment with a target base annual salary of $60,000, negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience and skills. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. The initial appointment is 12 months and may be renewed for an additional 5 months, contingent on mutual agreement, satisfactory performance, and continued funding availability. This is not described as a scholarship or studentship.
What's required
Applicants must hold a conferred PhD in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Plant Sciences, or a related field; demonstrate experience with large-scale data synthesis projects and publications; be able to conduct original research independently from design through publication; and have experience with statistical and modeling tools used in meta-analytical studies. Applicants must communicate clearly in oral and written forms, lead data synthesis and field research projects, and have first-author peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Preferred qualifications include research grants awarded as PI, student mentoring, lecturing experience, and experience working in diverse research and cultural settings. Applications must include a completed online application, cover letter or letter of interest, CV or resume, at least three current professional references with full contact information, and unofficial transcripts.
How to apply
Apply online through the Workday posting. Submit the completed application, cover letter or letter of interest, CV or resume, at least three current professional references with full contact information, and unofficial transcripts. Applications are reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled; submit all information and documents before selecting Submit.
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