Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Ecology

Research associates are expected to coordinate and support students in the development and execution of research tasks and to support faculty investigators, senior researchers, and laboratory personnel. The job consists of supporting the principal investigator in the development and execution of research in the area of materials science, plasma spray, laser/materials interactions, and/or ceramic oxide coatings through the gathering of data and its analysis through computational and analytical methods, through the writing and publishing of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and through the identification and submission of applications for extramural funding.

Postdoctoral research associate in shark genomics and modeling

The Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences (OEMS) at the Florida Institute of Technology seeks a Ph.D. student and a postdoctoral researcher to join the Shark Conservation Lab under the supervision of Dr. Toby Daly-Engel. This position is funded by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) to run for one year. The successful candidate will oversee the integrative modeling of functional genomics with fisheries data, with the opportunity to conduct field work with collaborators, mentor students, and interact with an active research community.

Job Responsibilities:

The postdoc will take a leadership role in developing genetic species distribution models to predict future availability of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for sportfishes in the southeastern US, with a focus on Atlantic nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum). In addition, the postdoc will assist and support the PhD student in identifying nurse shark ecotypes for model input, and estimating population connectivity and viability. The position will involve the management and analysis of large datasets, writing and publishing of peer-reviewed journal articles, and mentoring student researchers with the support of the PI.

Knowledge and Skills:

Research experience with bioinformatics, genomics, species distribution modeling, or some combination thereof. Strong written and spoken English language skills. Interpersonal skills needed to work in a team and to mentor students. Strong statistical and data management skills. Ability to work independently and to identify and solve problems. Organizational leadership skills with an ability to facilitate collaborative relationships with peers, supervisors, and institutions. The ability to conduct manuscript searches and a background in the relevant literature.

Required Education:

Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Genomics, Statistics, or related field. The candidates selected for these positions may be required to provide documentation of the highest degree completed.