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    Postdoctoral Researcher - Baton Rouge, United States - Louisiana State University

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    Job Posting Title:
    Postdoctoral Researcher


    Position Type:
    Other Academic


    Department:
    LSUAM Science - BioS - Community Ecology (Sydney Moyo


    Work Location:
    A0343 Life Sciences Annex


    Pay Grade:
    Other Academic



    Job Description:


    A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the laboratory of Sydney Moyo in the Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University.

    Our research group use insects and spiders to understand how animals cope with nutritional challenges across ecotones.

    The postdoctoral researcher joining our team will participate in field expeditions to South Africa, Kenya and wetlands around Louisiana.

    In addition, the researcher will perform routine laboratory work related to trophic ecology, assist in establishing new techniques, organizing standard lab operating procedures, prepare lab reagents, and assist in training of lab members with research projects as needed.


    Duties Include:


    70% Preparation, implementation, and monitoring of isotopic labeling experiments, Collection and preparation of samples generated for stable isotopes and/or lipids analyses , Quantification of mercury and heavy metals in samples collected from Louisiana salt marshes.

    Prepare manuscripts for publication.

    10% Participate in local and international field trips.

    10% Provide support in preparing proposals and in report writing.

    5% Present findings during lab meetings, departmental seminars, and scientific conferences.

    5% Assist in supervision, assign and review work of students and lab staff, provide advice and technical assistance.


    Minimum Qualifications:
    PhD in Ecology, Entomology or related fields. Significant experience in field work, trophic ecology, Bayesian mixing models is needed.


    Preferred Qualifications:


    PhD in Zoology, Ecology, Entomology and related fields, Previous experience with fatty acid extraction, arachnid ecology, experience with insects model systems, previous field work experience in remote areas, and significant knowledge of computational approaches applied to trophic ecology.

    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 this posting, please contact Dr. Sydney Moyo at Candidate must be comfortable occasionally working in the field for extended periods.


    Posting Date:
    April 26, 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 ).


    HCM Contact Information:
    For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e

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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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