Postdoctoral Associate at University of Maryland: The Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland College Park invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Community Ecology and Multitrophic Interactions.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area:
Community Ecology and Multitrophic Interactions
Location:
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment in biology, ecology, environmental science, microbiology, plant sciences, entomology, forestry, or related field. Experience with data manipulation and statistical analysis using R, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to acquire a valid MD driver’s license are required. Preferred candidates will have strengths in areas such as path analysis, multivariate approaches, functional/phylogenetic diversity, and/or multi-level models; experience with plant, fungal, or arthropod taxa; experience with plant/insect husbandry, diversity experiments, forest experiments, reproducible and open science practices, mentoring, outreach/extension, and a strong track record of peer-reviewed publication.
Job Description:
The postdoc will collaborate with Dr. Karin Burghardt and colleagues to analyze long-term data on the role of neighboring tree diversity in multitrophic interactions and changes in leaf chemical metabolome/traits affecting tree productivity within the BiodiversiTREE experiment at SERC. Responsibilities include dataset analysis, field data collection, peer-reviewed article writing, and professional meeting presentations. Dr. Burghardt will create a personalized postdoctoral mentoring plan focusing on the postdoc’s career goals.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a single, combined PDF titled “lastname_pda2024.pdf” containing (i) a cover letter detailing interest, experience, and preferred start date, (ii) a CV, and (iii) contact information for 3 references. Applications should be emailed to kburghar@umd.edu.
Last Date for Apply:
Review begins immediately, and applications received on or before 20th May 2024 will be guaranteed consideration.
The University of Maryland, College Park, is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages minorities and women to apply. Discrimination based on race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, gender identity or expression is prohibited.
