Post-Doctoral Fellow in Integrative Biology - Stillwater, United States - Oklahoma State University

Description

Title:
Postdoctoral Associate


Salary:
$50,000

Workload: 100% FTE

Duration: 12 months, with the possibility to extend up to 03/31/2029 contingent upon performance and

available funding.

Job Description:
The Reichert lab in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University

is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NSF funded project on the energetic drivers of

individual variation in animal communication behavior. The project focuses on the relationship between

metabolic rate and acoustic signaling behavior in gray treefrogs and will involve field recordings of

acoustic signals, playback experiments to assess behavioral plasticity, measurement of metabolic rate

using respirometry and investigations of the genetic basis of metabolic and behavioral phenotypes. The

postdoc will be expected to lead the data collection on project experiments, develop new projects in line

with their interests and the aims of the grant, communicate project results through scientific

publications and presentations and contribute to student mentorship. The Reichert lab is dedicated to

the professional development of all lab members and there will be opportunities to develop skills in

teaching, mentorship and outreach. The lab is also dedicated to a research environment that is

supportive of all members. The position can start as early as April 15, 2024, but the start date can be

adjusted based on the selected candidate's availability.

Requirements:
The candidate should have earned a Ph.
D. in ecology, evolution, behavior or a related

field by the time they are hired, and should be experienced in working on large-scale research projects.

In addition, the candidate will have experience working with data curation, analysis and scientific

publication, and have the ability to work collaboratively with the PI and others on the project in both

field and lab settings. Candidates with experience in any of the following are especially encouraged to

apply:
bioacoustics, behavioral energetics, behavioral genetics, individual behavioral variation, advanced

mixed modeling techniques.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and

state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed

to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age,

sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or

veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For

more information, visit

To apply please submit a cover letter describing interest in the project and previous research

experience, and a current CV to Two letters of reference should be

also be submitted by the applicant's academic referees to the Interfolio platform. Applications will be

evaluated until the position is filed, but review of applications will begin April 5, 2024 and the aim is to

have the position filled prior to summer fieldwork if possible. For further information about the position,


please contact Michael Reichert:
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