NSF-Funded Postdoctoral Position in Freshwater Ecology and Environmental Genomics — University of North Texas
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Freshwater Ecology and Environmental Genomics
Description: Zacchaeus Compson’s research group at the University of North Texas—along with PIs at Penn State University (Daniel Allen) and the University of Alabama (Arial Shogren)—is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to coordinate an NSF-funded project titled, “DISTANCE: Determining In-Stream Transport of eDNA Across NEON Sites at the Continental ScaleE.” The postdoc will coordinate the project and mentor a cohort of three PhD students (one at each partnering university). Regular field experiments will take place at streams near each institution, and collaborative field campaigns will occur in the summers at National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) sites across the US.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and organized individual with an interest in freshwater ecology and environmental genomics who has a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for field research, and a commitment to collaboration and teamwork. They should also have a drive to publish peer-reviewed papers. Individuals with interests ranging from population and community ecology, biodiversity conservation, hydrology, biogeochemistry, aquatic ecology, and environmental genomics are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in recruiting and training individuals with diverse backgrounds, as well as supporting diversity and equity in science. The position will be based in Denton, TX, at the Advanced Environmental Research Institute on UNT’s main campus. UNT is one of the nation’s largest public research universities, with more than 46,000 students, and is classified as Tier One (R1: Doctoral/Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in freshwater biology or environmental genomics. In addition to interests in using eDNA as a tool to understand freshwater ecosystems, the successful candidate for this position will have strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with individuals from a wide diversity of backgrounds. Excellent field and leadership skills are also required.
Inquiries: Interested candidates should fill out the Google Sheet here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzKsUISJSrxG6IzazGw-KoeauE6z78...
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Zacchaeus Compson (zacchaeus.compson@unt.edu).
Deadline: The start date is negotiable. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.