Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology: Bowdoin College’s Biology Department invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral fellow position for the 2024-2025 academic year. The position begins on July 1, 2024, and is initially for one year with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate education, teaching courses in marine ecology and natural history, and specialized courses in their area of expertise. The role emphasizes the use of genomic and biomechanical approaches in studying marine organisms.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Biology, with a focus on Marine Organisms
Location: Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the date of appointment
- Expertise in genomic and/or biomechanical approaches in marine organisms
- Commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching
- Ability to teach core-level courses in marine ecology and natural history
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with diverse coastal and marine environments
Job Description: The postdoctoral fellow will have a teaching load of three courses per year. This includes the core-level course, Biology of Marine Organisms, in the fall semester, and two other courses in the spring semester. Specialized courses may include an advanced course in the candidate’s area of expertise and a course designed for non-science majors. The position involves utilizing genomic and biomechanical approaches in research, contributing to scholarship and teaching, and fostering inclusive excellence in education.
How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit the following electronic documents:
- Cover letter summarizing scholarly focus and teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three references
- Reference providers will receive an email with a link to upload confidential reference letters on behalf of the applicant.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the initial review starting on February 12, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: Open until filled.
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