Postdoctoral Associate
Virginia Tech - United States
Description: We are seeking a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral associate for work on an NSF -funded study on the role of glucocorticoids in mediating life history tradeoffs in tree swallows. The successful candidate will become a member of the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, and will work closely with Ignacio Moore, Fran Bonier (Queen’s University), and Mark Haussmann (Bucknell University), with opportunities for visits to work in each of the PI’s labs.
The project will require that the postdoc spend 3-4 months in the field at the Queen’s University Biological Station in Ontario, Canada and or at a field site in North Carolina every year, from April until late July, working with a team comprised of undergraduate field assistants, graduate students, and our current postdoc. Together, the two postdocs will coordinate activities at both field sites and supervise the field teams. The project will involve large-scale field experiments (manipulations of glucocorticoids, parasites, and/or reproductive effort) and measurement of effects on reproductive investment, parental behavior, immune function, and markers of oxidative stress. The postdoc will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the project, and thus will receive broad training in field and laboratory methods.
Required Qualifications:
Must have completed a PhD degree in Biology or related fields prior to the start date. Strong publication record, communication skills, organizational skills, teamwork, and leadership ability required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous relevant field and lab research experience and some postdoctoral experience preferred.
Employment Conditions:
Must have a criminal background check
Must have a conviction check:
Yes
Describe Other:
Employment Comments:
How to Apply for this Job:
Visit www.hr.vt.edu, posting #SR0130147. Attach your cover letter summarizing your professional goals and research interests and your CV. Please send contact information for at least two professional references to Fran Bonier (bonier@queensu.ca). Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2013.
Employee Category:
Special Research Faculty
Appointment Type:
Restricted
If restricted or temporary, enter end date:
3/31/2015
FLSA Status:
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Tenure Status:
Non-Tenure Track
Academic Year or Calendar Year:
Calendar Year
Percent Employment:
Full-time
If part time, enter Percent Time:
Pay Band
Pay Range:
Department:
Biological Sciences
Location:
Out of State
Location, if not Blacksburg:
Queen's University Biological Station in Ontario, Canada and/or at field site at North Carolina
Work Schedule:
M-F 8-5pm could vary
Job Posting Date:
10/29/2013
Review Begin Date:
11/30/2013
Job Close Date(if applicable):
Restricted to university employees only?
No
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.
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