OVERVIEW OF POSITION
A postdoctoral position is available in the Moen lab in the department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University. The position will be part of a team working on an NSF CAREER grant. The grant bridges integrative research on macroevolution and biomechanics with educational and outreach activities closely aligned with the project’s research methods and aims.
The project’s key goal is to understand how locomotor mechanics affect macroevolution of morphology and performance in frogs and toads. The research will integrate fieldwork, experimental work with live animals, muscle physiology, computational modeling, and phylogenetic comparative biology. The post-doc will also have the opportunity to design and work on related but original projects.
The post-doc will additionally contribute toward the grant’s educational and outreach goals. This includes mentoring secondary-education science teachers and coordinating workshops on phylogenetic comparative methods.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED SKILLS
A Ph.D. in any related field—including (but not limited to) biology and engineering—is required prior to starting the position. Strong applicants will have experience in one or more of the following research areas: biomechanics, muscle physiology, functional morphology, computational modeling, and phylogenetic comparative biology. Skills in Matlab, Mathematica, and especially R are helpful but not required. More than specific experience and skills, we are seeking highly motivated applicants with a desire to work both independently and as part of a team. In the Moen lab we strongly value a diverse and inclusive environment, so we particularly encourage applicants that can contribute to that goal.
APPLICATION AND POSITION DETAILS
Start date: The position is available immediately but somewhat flexible.
Duration: Appointment is for up to 8 months, depending on start date. In July 2023 the Moen lab will move to the University of California, Riverside, after which longer-term renewal will be possible given satisfactory progress and availability of funding.
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on 21 November, though the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Applications must include:
(1) A cover letter describing experience and goals for the position
(2) A full CV
(3) The names and contact information (phone numbers, email addresses) of three references.
Please submit applications directly to me (daniel.moen@okstate.edu) as a single PDF and with the subject line “Post-doc application: <Your name>”. You can also email me with any questions about the position prior to your application.
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