The Warner Lab at Auburn University invites applications for an enthusiastic, creative postdoctoral scientist to join our lab team on an NSF CAREER-funded project to test hypotheses related to how organisms deal with environmental heterogeneity across different life stages. A primary goal of this research is to quantify the adaptive significance of offspring responses to developmental environments (during embryo and post-hatching stages) in brown anole lizards (Anolis sagrei). This work will involve intensive field and laboratory work. The postdoc will also assist with an outreach program designed to train middle school teachers how to implement ecology-based research projects in their classroom (Student-Teacher Education in Ecological Research program, or STEER). The postdoc will also be expected to assist with mentoring undergraduates, training graduate students, develop synergistic projects, write grants, and produce first authored papers and contribute to co-authored papers. There will also be opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research, with the hope that the postdoc will develop their own research program to carry to a future faculty position.
Required criteria:
- Candidates must have a track record of addressing scientific problems in an innovative, thoughtful, and systematic manner
- Candidates must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Candidates must have a strong publication record
- Candidates must have a PhD in an appropriate field (including but not limited to evolution, ecology, physiology, behavior) at time of employment
The ideal candidate would: 1) have expertise and skills with experimental design and statistical analyses (mainly linear models); 2) be capable of working long hours in the field in hot and humid environments; 3) have experience working with reptiles (lizards in particular); 4) ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with graduate and undergraduate students; 5) have excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
The position is available for a minimum of one year as a full-time 12-month appointment, with renewal possible based on performance, need, and/or funding for a maximum of four years. This is a non-tenure track position. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. To apply, upload a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests (with some description of how their interests fit into research in the Warner lab), statement of contributions to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants must submit their materials online at: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/23767.
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Candidates must have a PhD in their respective field by the time the appointment begins. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; and must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2022 and will continue until a suitable individual is hired. Ideally, the position will start in March 2022, but the specific start date is flexible.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Dan Warner (daw0036@auburn.edu)
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