Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Perform research in the McGraw and Kozakiewicz labs studying avian ecology in local agricultural settings. The position is partly funded by a new USDA AFRI grant focused on identifying and mitigating transmission of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria among wild birds and livestock. There will also be opportunities to develop other projects on related topics in avian ecology, such as infectious disease, ecophysiology, color signaling, and wildlife health.

Requirements

• PhD in biology or a related discipline.
• Extensive field experience studying wild birds.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in one or more related areas, including ecophysiology, disease ecology, urban or agroecology, and/or movement ecology of birds.
• Laboratory experience is preferred, including work on bird pathogens or parasites, genetics or genomics, immunocompetence, stress physiology, or other aspects of avian health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on avian ecology in local agricultural settings in the McGraw and Kozakiewicz labs.
• Contribute to research identifying and mitigating transmission of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria among wild birds and livestock.
• Potentially develop additional projects in avian ecology, including infectious disease, ecophysiology, color signaling, and wildlife health.

What This Job Offers

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