Postdoctoral researcher in Comparative Biology: Department of Integrative Biology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
The Moen lab at the Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an NSF-funded project examining the drivers of macroevolutionary transition rates between different anuran (frog and toad) ecomorphs (e.g. aquatic, arboreal, fossorial, terrestrial). Key duties will focus on collecting morphological data from museum specimens of anurans, conducting large-scale phylogenetic comparative analyses, presenting the results at conferences, and leading publication of the research. Additional research opportunities are available, particularly those that focus on functional morphology in anurans, evolutionary biomechanics, and macroevolution. While data collection for this position will primarily focus on museum specimens, it will involve some travel to U.S. museum collections and local fieldwork. In addition to research, the post-doc will be responsible for mentoring undergraduate and graduate students during the academic year and mentoring undergraduates as part of an eight-week summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Appointment will be for one year with competitive salary and benefits. The position has an anticipated start date of 15 October 2018, although this is negotiable. The minimum qualification for this position is a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Competitive candidates will have a strong background in phylogenetic comparative biology (specifically analyses of phenotypic evolution) and data analysis in R. In addition, experience collecting data on frog morphology and knowledge of frog biology and evolution will be beneficial for working on this project. To apply please email a single PDF of (a) a cover letter summarizing research experience and interests, (b) a curriculum vitae (CV), and (c) contact information (email and phone) for three references, preferably including your Ph.D. advisor and most recent postdoctoral advisor, if applicable. Please send in an email with the subject line as "Postdoctoral application <your name>" to Daniel Moen at daniel.m...@okstate.edu. For full consideration, apply by 15 September 2018. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct any questions about the position to Daniel Moen (daniel.m...@okstate.edu; 405-744-6815). More information about the Moen lab can be found at moenlab.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
