Job Information
University of Kansas POOL: Postdoctoral Researcher in Lawrence, Kansas
28963BR
Job Title:
POOL: Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
40% - Conduct research in the scientific area of a faculty member in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and its affiliated researchers. This includes maintaining appropriate data collection and analysis documentation, providing written reports on research progress, and participating in research group meetings when asked.
25% - Disseminate research findings by 1) presenting research results at local, national and/or international conferences or colloquia, and 2) contributing to peer-reviewed publication(s) including, but not limited to data analysis, generating figures, writing drafts and revisions of manuscripts, responding to peer-reviews.
25% - Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate student research. This includes training and mentoring students in project design, data collection, data analysis, research results dissemination, and proper procedures for all instruments and safety regulations in the laboratory setting.
10% - Engage in career development activities. This includes completing responsible conduct in research training provided by the KU Office of Research, developing and submitting grant proposals for new projects (as appropriate), attending KU and/or Scientific Society led workshops on building skills for specific career trajectories (as appropriate), developing materials for job applications to move to next career stage, and practicing interviewing to move to next career stage.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
28963BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
Varies, TBD with supervisor
FLSA Status:
Professional
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants:
eeb@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) records of accomplishment entered into CVs, (2) descriptions of research and educational experiences provided in application materials, (3) references, and/or (4) publications.
Ph.D or ABD in Biology or related discipline.
Record of research accomplishments in an area relevant to ongoing research projects in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas, as evidenced by application materials.
Strong oral and written communications skills as evidenced by application materials and/or interview.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title or equivalent title, it is necessary to have the Ph.D. in hand. Appointments made without a certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an Acting basis not to exceed 6-months. Appointment duration will be extended upon final verification of degree.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
FTE:
1.0
Position Overview:
The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology invites qualified Ph.D. biologists to submit applications, which will be reviewed by individual faculty members and placed in a pool for consideration for research positions in all fields and related areas. To see a list of faculty members and their research opportunities please visit the following web site: http://eeb.ku.edu/faculty . If you are interested in a postdoctoral position with an EEB faculty member, please contact the faculty member directly to inquire about opportunities in their research group.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
07-Oct-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
21-Oct-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete online application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. If the department is interested in your application, you will be contacted for an interview.
Deadline/Review Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing, continuous basis.
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing-hires will be made on an as needed basis.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site