"Postdoctoral Research Scholar"

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: 00111391

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology supports teaching, research, and extension programs in fundamental plant biology and microbiology, including basic and applied research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach to state and national clientele.

The successful candidate will contribute to studies of population dynamics across the geographic range of the scarlet monkeyflower, Mimulus cardinalis, a perennial herb that grows in riparian habitats in western North America.

The postdoctoral scholar's primary responsibilities involve:

• Migrating the existing demographic database to a format that can be queried directly in R and accessed remotely.
• Conducting demographic analyses using cutting-edge statistical methods including but not limited to integral projection models, life table response experiments, Bayesian mixed effects models, and demographic simulations.
• Contributing to demographic data collection and training technicians in the field.
• Training and managing personnel.
• Leading the dissemination of results through manuscripts and presentations.
• Participating in outreach activities.

The position is based out of NCSU (but may be eligible for remote work) and requires travel to California and Oregon in August/September each year to train field technicians and help collect data during demographic surveys. The postdoctoral scholar will also have opportunities to analyze existing datasets, develop additional research programs related to the overall objectives of the project, and gain experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. The postdoc will meet frequently with Dr. Sheth to discuss best practices in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and mentoring. The postdoc will be co-mentored by Dr. Amy Angert at the University of British Columbia.

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Departmental Required Skills:

• Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Botany, or a related discipline.
• Experience with demographic modeling (e.g., integral projection models, life table response experiments, climate-driven models of vital rates) and demographic simulations in R.
• Background in statistical methods, a strong work ethic, and excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• A clear track record of publications, independent research experience, and a commitment to mentoring post-bacs and undergraduates is also required.
• A valid driver's US license at the time of hire, and the candidate must be available to work away from home at field sites for a minimum of two weeks per year.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Experience conducting fieldwork with plants, along with knowledge of database management

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid driver's US license at the time of hire, and the candidate must be available to work away from home at field sites for a minimum of two weeks per year.

Department: 110801 - Plant & Microbial Biology

Location: Raleigh, NC

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