Postdoctoral position in Plant Evolutionary Ecology
Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
North Carolina State University
A postdoctoral position is available in Seema Sheth’s plant evolutionary ecology lab in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. We study the ecological and evolutionary processes underlying species climatic niches and geographic ranges, with the aim of understanding evolutionary and plastic responses to climatic changes. We combine field, greenhouse, and growth chamber experiments, quantitative genetics, and comparative analyses to examine constraints to adaptation in populations, species, and clades.
The successful candidate will contribute to studies of evolutionary responses to climate change in the scarlet monkeyflower, Mimulus cardinalis, a perennial herb that grows in riparian habitats in western North America. The postdoctoral scholar will participate in ongoing greenhouse and growth chamber experiments at North Carolina State University, and will set up and manage field experiments in California. Primary responsibilities include establishing and monitoring field and greenhouse experiments, managing and analyzing data, and contributing to the dissemination of results through manuscripts and presentations. The position requires travel to California for several weeks each spring/summer and fall to establish and maintain field experiments. 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.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Botany, or a related discipline, and experience conducting field experiments with plants. Candidates are also expected to have a 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 undergraduates is also required. Experience with data analysis in R is strongly desired.
This position is for one year, with potential for renewal for up to two additional years. Start date is flexible, but ideally in Summer or Fall 2018.
TO APPLY: Please e-mail a single PDF that includes: 1) a cover letter describing your previous research experience and qualifications for this position, along with your current and future research interests, 2) current CV, and 3) contact information for 3 references, along with separate PDFs of up to 3 manuscripts (published, in review, or in preparation), to Seema_Sheth@ncsu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Feel free to e-mail Dr. Sheth if you have any questions about this position.
