Postdoctoral Fellow - Biological Sciences - 529577

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

3d • $53,500 - $66,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee. The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship sponsored by the Edward O. and Irene K. Wilson Endowed Fund for Biological Research and Education. The endowment provides fellowships for postdoctoral scholars in taxonomy, museum collections, curation, and the science of natural history. Fellows will work under the supervision of one or more Biological Sciences faculty conducting relevant research. Applications will be evaluated based on a strong academic record in taxonomic, systematic, and/or natural history research, as well as demonstrated experience working in natural history collections. Competitive applicants will present a fully developed research proposal with clearly defined outcomes and anticipated products that incorporate museum collections and associated curation of specimens. Proposals that leverage an integrative approach combining traditional morphological methods with modern molecular or imaging techniques are especially encouraged. Preference will also be given to projects with a high likelihood of resulting in the discovery and formal taxonomic description of new species, and/or the characterization of intraspecific diversity, biogeography, or other natural history components of species supported by collections.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. with relevant research experience in taxonomy and/or systematics, museum collections, curation, and/or the science of natural history is required.
• All formal requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed before the start of the fellowship, though degree receipt may be forthcoming.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
• Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration with academics, scientists, and students.
• Exhibit outstanding capabilities in personal responsibility, taking initiative, problem solving, and communication proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree.
• Work under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor.
• Conduct relevant research under the supervision of one or more Biological Sciences faculty.
• Present a fully developed research proposal with clearly defined outcomes and anticipated products that incorporate museum collections and associated curation of specimens.
• Leverage an integrative approach combining traditional morphological methods with modern molecular or imaging techniques.
• Potentially result in the discovery and formal taxonomic description of new species, and/or the characterization of intraspecific diversity, biogeography, or other natural history components of species supported by collections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree