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University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ecology

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Number998476

Functional TitlePost-Doctoral Fellow

Position TypePost-docs

Position EclassEP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University InformationUNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Biology teaches biological concepts and research methods to biology and medical technology majors and prepares them for professional careers and/or advanced study. We also introduce non-biology majors to basic biological knowledge and its applications to our society. We prepare graduate students for professional careers and/or further graduate study. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we increase society's knowledge of living organisms and their environments and we enhance our students' technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological society. We apply our skills by serving the University, our profession, and the larger community.

Position SummaryThe Post-Doctoral Fellow will work on an NSF-funded project which aims to understand the divers of food chain length in rivers. The project employs advanced mathematical and statistical methods to advance the conceptual understanding of how food chain length is determined in natural systems. Therefore, the postdoc should be proficient in programming, preferably in R and/or C++. The postdoc is expected to communicate his/her results through publications in scientific journals, presentations at professional meetings, and/or outreach events.

Minimum QualificationsPh.D. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related fields

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred QualificationsProficient in programming, preferably in R and/or C++, with background in stream and food web ecology.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application: Resume Cover Letter List of References Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes: Name Company Name Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. Email Address Contact Phone Number Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment RangeCommensurate with experience

Org /-DepartmentBiology - 12204

Job Open Date08/12/2020

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

FTE1.000

Type of AppointmentPermanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.9/30/2021

Number of Months per Year12

FLSAExempt

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time65

Key ResponsibilityResearch and Development

Essential TasksCompile and organize published and unpublished datasets, develop models, and apply models to the datasets to better understand the driver of food chain length in rivers.

Percentage Of Time25

Key ResponsibilityCommunications/publications

Essential TasksWrite manuscripts, deliver presentations, assist with grant/report writing and outreach events.

Percentage Of Time10

Key ResponsibilityTraining/co-supervision

Essential TasksTrain and collaborate with undergraduate and graduate students in research methods, analysis, and presentation of results

ADA Checklist

Physical EffortHand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - C, Finger Dexterity - C, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision- Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision- Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - F, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - O, Reaching - O

Work EnvironmentDriving - Car/Truck - O, Driving - Standar/Automatic - O, Inside - F, Outside - F, Ventilation ConditionsDust - F, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - F, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - F, Use of Respirator - F

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References