Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Earth & Planetary Sciences - 2300000135
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Hiring 2 positions) Description: The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the research group of Prof. Alycia Stigall. This a 2-year position, with the possibility of extension, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2023. The post-doc will conduct research leveraging the extensive Ordovician record of marine invertebrates to explore how environmental change and species invasions impact paleoecology, biogeography, and evolutionary processes. Researchers in the lab group, which includes graduate and undergraduate students, combine field work with modeling methods, including niche modelling and other statistical techniques, Bayesian inference for phylogenetic and biogeographic hypothesis construction, and paleo community analysis with an emphasis on articulated brachiopods as focal taxa. The successful applicant will engage in ongoing research, develop, and lead independent projects on related topics, contribute to writing scientific papers and grants, and participate in student mentorship. The Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Geology and Environmental Studies, spanning geology, environmental geosciences, and planetary geosciences including a robust paleobiology research group. The EPS Department is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and is interested in a candidate with the ability to contribute to the intercultural goals of the University of Tennessee. For more information about the department, visit our website at http://eps.utk.edu . Located in Knoxville and near to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and many other natural areas, the city and surrounding area have a population of over 850,000 people. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. The region also supports a range of corporate and professional organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee Valley Authority, Discovery Inc., and many others.
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Required Qualifications: The applicant must have successfully defended and submitted dissertation by hire date, Ph.D. in paleontology, geology, biology, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with at least one of the following additional qualifications: Application Instructions: To apply, send a cover letter addressing the qualifications stated above, a CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references via Taleo. Review of applications will begin May 22, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Alycia Stigall: [email protected] for more information.
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Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
Job Posting
Dec 7, 2023, 3:47:16 PM
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