https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/42650 <https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/42650>
A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Adam
Smith, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences
at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith is
looking for a postdoc to work on a project studying the effect of social
behavior and ecology on brain development within a phylogenetic
framework in bees. Working under direct supervision the position’s
duties would include measuring neuroanatomy of bees with different
social systems, field collections, dissections and tissue preparation,
and/or behavioral ecology experiments. The position will involve a
combination of field and lab work, along with opportunities to mentor
undergraduate and graduate students and develop new research projects in
conjunction with the PI and depending on the postdoc’s expertise and
interests. Funding is available for one year with continuation dependent
on satisfactory performance.
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop and execute research
Apply for grant funding
Supervise students in lab
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific
duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are
logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Require’s a PhD in the field or in a related area.
Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have a background in behavior, ecology, or
organismal biology of bees or other social insects, and/or experience in
neuroanatomy or insect neurobiology.
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Adam Smith
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
George Washington University
800 22nd St. NW Ste. 6000
Washington D.C. 20052
Phone: (202) 994-3292
Fax: (202) 994-6100
