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POOL: Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer
University of Kansas
Location
Lawrence, KS
Closing date
Aug 12, 2022

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
20124BR

Job Title:

POOL: Postdoctoral Researcher

Department:

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

40% Conduct research in the scientific area of a faculty member in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and its affiliated researchers.

30% Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings and present seminars to scientific community when asked.

20% Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students with their research. Provide leadership to students and train them on proper procedures for all instruments and safety regulations in the laboratory setting.

10% Maintain an up-to-date file of current literature, referencing pertinent to the ongoing research project.

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

20124BR

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

Work Schedule:

Varies, TBD with supervisor

FLSA Status:

Professional

Conditions of Employment:

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

Contact Information to Applicants:

eeb@ku.edu

Required Qualifications:

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) records of accomplishment entered into CVs, (2) descriptions of research and educational experiences provided in application materials, (3) references, and/or (4) publications.
  1. Ph.D or ABD in Biology or related discipline.
  2. Strong research history in a field related to one or more of the Biology disciplines.
  3. Excellent communications skills as evidenced by application materials.

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title or equivalent title, it is necessary to have the Ph.D. in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an Acting basis not to exceed 6-months. Appointment duration will be extended upon final verification of degree.

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

Varies

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Substantial experience working as a member of a research team.
  2. Supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.
  3. Evidence of existing scientific collaborations.

Position Overview:

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology invites qualified Ph.D. biologists to submit applications, which will be reviewed by individual faculty members and placed in a pool for consideration for research positions in all fields and related areas. To see a list of faculty members and their research opportunities please visit the following web site: http://eeb.ku.edu/faculty .

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

13-Sep-2021

Anticipated Start Date:

20-Sep-2021

Additional Candidate Instruction:

A complete online application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. If the department is interested in your application, you will be contacted and asked to supply the following information for the interview committee: a publication list, academic records, and 2 or 3 of your publications in PDF format.

Deadline/Review Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing, continuous basis.

Estimated Start Date: Ongoing-hires will be made on an as needed basis.

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site

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