Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Animal Functional Ecology and Conservation Lab in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on questions involving (1) The evolutionary drivers of avian visual systems, foraging behavior, and sensitivity to Anthropogenic disturbance using comparative approaches or (2) the population genomics and connectivity of Andean birds in relation to environmental gradients and habitat fragmentation (applicants will be considered with experience in either one of those two topics). The data/samples for these projects are “shovel ready” and await a curious researcher to develop high-impact publications that inform and enrich our knowledge of avian ecology, evolution, and conservation across space and time. The Animal Functional Ecology and Conservation Lab seeks to identify the functional mechanisms underlying the ecology and evolution of animal communities across space and time, with particular interest in questions that provide evidence-based recommendations for the management and conservation of biological diversity. Texas A&M is one of the country’s largest public universities, with extensive resources to support research and multiple seminar series that attract scholars from across the world. The ECCB Department at Texas A&M includes a vibrant faculty working on questions related to the ecology, evolution and conservation of biodiversity throughout the world, while the associated Interdisciplinary Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology links faculty in biological disciplines across the university and provides ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. The successful candidate will be expected to work on campus in person. This position is meant to be highly independent with opportunities for professional and intellectual growth to best fit the career needs of the successful candidate. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
Requirements
- PhD in a field related to biology, ecology, or evolution
- Good communication and computer skills
- Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with other
Nice To Haves
- A record of scholarship including completed and/or pending peer-reviewed publications
- Contemporary quantitative experience in comparative zoology or population genomics
Responsibilities
- Scientific analysis and manuscript preparation
Benefits
- 20% dedicated time to pursue personal projects.
- Funding for conferences.
- Opportunities to mentor BSc and PhD students.
- Opportunities to develop seminars and gain teaching experience.
- Participation in the Texas A&M Postdoctoral Association
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
