Postdoctoral Fellow, Biology Stafstrom Lab

Indiana University Academic Positions•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

The Stafstrom Lab in the Department of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study the sensory ecology of net-casting spiders and investigate the evolution of sensory systems and their links with predatory behavior. The research system supports projects examining proximate and ultimate mechanisms of behavior. Applicants with interests or experience in neurophysiology, sensor morphology, histology, animal behavior, biomechanics, or metabolics are welcome. The postdoctoral fellow will develop and collect data for projects aligned with their interests and the lab’s research program, mentor students, participate in field collections and field work, and communicate findings through scientific publications and conference presentations. The lab supports professional development and offers opportunities to develop teaching, mentorship, and outreach skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Interest or experience in neurophysiology, sensor morphology, histology, animal behavior, biomechanics, or metabolics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and data collection of projects aligned with the fellow’s interests and the lab’s research program.
  • Contribute to student mentorship.
  • Participate in field collections and field work.
  • Communicate research results through scientific publications and conference presentations.
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