Postdoctoral Researcher

Marquette University, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Job Type: FullTime

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number 201104033
Position Title Postdoctoral Researcher
State Wisconsin
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Limited Term
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 03/15/2026
Position Type Faculty
Job Family Faculty
Position Overview
The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to address questions related to population/community ecology and the maintenance of plant species diversity. Seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in forest population and community ecology to start sometime between Fall and Winter 2023 or early 2024. Looking for a postdoc interested in addressing fundamental and applied ecological questions by integrating continental forest datasets (e.g., ForestGEO, NEON, FIA) with remotely sensed datasets (including Lidar and satellite-derived datasets). This position is part of a federally-funded project examining impacts on tree growth and survival at continental scales.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is expanding its strength in the areas of Ecology and Environmental Science. Current faculty research in Ecology is centered on investigating the processes that generate and maintain species diversity. Marquette faculty are currently studying plant, animal, and microbial diversity in tropical and temperate ecosystems. We are seeking graduate students who are interested in pursuing large-scale conceptual questions in ecology. Marquette University offers competitive graduate stipends and benefits. Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values excellence in scholarship and teaching, as well as a diverse academic community. We encourage underrepresented groups to apply. To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to joseph.lamanna<at>marquette.edu. Application review will begin on April 25, 2024, but please inquire if interested, we are very interested in finding the best candidates for these positions. Thank you!
Duties and Responsibilities
Address fundamental and applied ecological questions by integrating continental forest datasets (e.g., ForestGEO, NEON, FIA) with remotely sensed datasets (including Lidar and satellite-derived datasets). This position is part of a federally-funded project examining impacts on tree growth and survival at continental scales.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Earned doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience modeling demographic rates for plants and tree species, working with remotely sensed datasets, and analyzing big data is preferred.
Department Biological Sciences
Posting Date 05/14/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online and remember to attach your CV/resume (complete with 3 references) and cover letter.
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

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