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    Job Posting Title:
    Postdoctoral Researcher


    Position Type:
    Other Academic


    Department:
    LSUAM Science - BioS - Community Ecology (Gaurav Kandlikar


    Work Location:
    A0363C Life Sciences Annex


    Pay Grade:
    Other Academic



    Job Description:

    Dr. Gaurav Kandlikar's plant community ecology lab at Louisiana State University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher.

    Our research group is broadly interested in species interactions and the processes that structure plant community dynamics, with a special emphasis on the role of soil microbes in shaping these dynamics.

    Our approach to these questions integrates theoretical and quantitative ecology, field experiments and observations, and sequencing of microbial communities. We also develop pedagogical tools and research for enhancing quantitative biology education.

    The postdoctoral researcher joining our group will help shape and conduct field research at local field sites in and near Louisiana, and will have the opportunity to assist with field expeditions to ongoing research sites in the Western Ghats of India.

    The postdoc will receive sustained mentorship and professional development training from the PI (Kandlikar), and will have ample opportunities to help mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab, collaborate on grant proposals to support independent research ideas, and present findings at national conferences.


    Duties Include:


    70% Design, implement, monitor, and collect data from empirical/theoretical studies of plant community ecology and plant-microbe interactions (including travel for local and international field work); Analyze data and prepare manuscripts for publication.

    15% Lab citizenship (e.g. provide mentorship to lab graduate and undergraduate students; attend department seminars; present in lab meetings and society conferences; help with other ongoing lab/fieldwork as the need arises).

    15% Provide support and/or technical advice in preparing grant proposals, presentations, and reports.


    Minimum Qualifications:
    PhD in Ecology, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, or related fields.

    Significant experience with ecology field work, data visualization and analysis through R, and writing scientific manuscripts.

    The candidate should be comfortable working in field settings for extended periods of time.


    Preferred Qualifications:
    PhD in Ecology, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, or related fields.


    Experience with designing and implementing large-scale field experiments in grasslands and/or forest ecosystems; working knowledge of canonical models from theoretical ecology; familiarity with bioinformatic analyses of soil microbiomes.

    Additional

    Job Description:


    Special Instructions:
    Please submit a current cv and contact information of 3 references. An official transcript showing highest degree obtained will be needed prior to hire.

    For questions or concerns regarding Gaurav Kandlikar at The candidate should be comfortable working in field settings for extended periods of time.


    Posting Date:
    May 3, 2024

    Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):


    Additional Position Information:
    Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

    Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more


    Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

    Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.


    Essential Position (Y/N):
    LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:


    LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

    For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ).


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    17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.


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