Postdoctoral Research Fellow: George Mason University’s College of Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Hanley Color Lab. The position focuses on studying color perception in wild animals, using avian brood parasitism as a model system. The research involves field experiments and comparative tests to understand decision-making in hosts. The candidate will explore color categorization, background contrast, and color constancy in host decisions. The role offers the opportunity to publish high-tier publications, serve as co-PI on external funding opportunities, and contribute to the lab’s professional development. The position is based in Fairfax, VA, with a competitive salary of $70,000 per year.
Designation: Postdoctoral Faculty
Research Area: Color Perception in Wild Animals, Avian Brood Parasitism
Location: Fairfax, VA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Required:
- Terminal degree in Biology or a related field.
- Minimum 1-year relevant experience in the field or laboratory.
- Previous experience with perceptual models, color categorization, background contrast, color constancy, coevolution, and host decision-making.
- Strength in field ornithology, behavioral ecology, laboratory work (e.g., spectroscopy, photometry, optics), computation biology, or related areas.
- Knowledge of perception and cognition.
- Skill in publishing peer-reviewed research in respected journals.
- Preferred:
- Prior experience securing extramural funding.
- Knowledge of egg recognition, color categorization, background contrast, or color constancy.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will:
- Study color perception in wild animals, focusing on avian brood parasitism.
- Conduct field experiments and comparative tests to understand decision-making in hosts.
- Explore color categorization, background contrast, and color constancy in host decisions.
- Publish high-tier publications and serve as co-PI on external funding opportunities.
- Contribute to the lab’s professional development.
- Have access to state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated office space, and shared lab facilities.
- Potentially start in the summer or fall of 2024.
How to Apply: To be considered, applicants must:
- Apply for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at jobs.gmu.edu.
- Complete and submit the online application.
- Provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Last Date for Apply: Open Until Filled
For Full Consideration, Apply by:  29 February 2024
George Mason University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The College of Science is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (A-JEDI) throughout the STEM community.
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