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Post-doctoral Fellow

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Teacher / Professor
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Description:
A highly motivated, interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellow is sought to join the lab of Dr. Jill Hamilton in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University ( NDSU ). The position is a 2 year fellowship, renewable upon satisfactory performance following the first year, and may be extended further as funding permits. The anticipated start date is flexible with possible start date of early 2020 or soon after hiring approval. The successful candidate will combine genome resequence data of Populus trichocarpa, P. balsamifera and their hybrids with phenotyping across a broad range of environments to predict phenotypic variation in traits of economic and ecological importance. A major goal will be to develop new methods combining spatial modeling of adaptive genetic variation with genotype-phenotype associations to identify genetic variants pre-adapted to novel climates. In addition, this position has an extensive outreach component. Working alongside ArbNet, the post-doctoral fellow will lead and coordinate establishment of Poplar 'mini gardens' in arboreta across the United States and design curricula appropriate for middle school programs that illustrate the principles of climate adaptation and phenological variation. Applicants must be willing to travel to arboreta across the United States and collaborator institutions. The postdoctoral fellow will interact with the Hamilton Lab at NDSU and collaborators at Virginia Tech, University of Vermont and University of Maryland as part of this NSF -Plant Genome funded project. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to analyze large datasets and lead preparation and publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings from the research project. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to pursue research questions besides those of the particular study. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have 1) a Ph.D. in biology, evolution, genetics, or related area from an accredited university, 2) demonstrated experience working with next-generation sequence data and whole genome sequence datasets, 3) strong oral and written communication skills, and 4) demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience or demonstrated interest in 1) plant evolution and ecology, speciation, and hybridization, 2) quantitative genetics and statistical modeling, 3) species distribution modeling 4) demonstrated experience designing and implementing STEM outreach modules 5) documented ability to successfully publish, including first-author publications 6) mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, 7) grant writing, 8) promoting a culture of safety in the laboratory, and 9) laboratory management skills.

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a description of research experience (2 pages maximum) under Research Plan, and contact information (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) for three professional references under Other Document 1. All application materials must be submitted online at: www.jobs.ndsu.edu

Review of applications will begin September 6, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the search may be sent to ndsu.biological.sciences@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. Are you a North Dakota resident?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. If yes, list exact dates of service:
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Academic Department
    • Bismarck Tribune
    • CareerFargo.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Fargo Forum
    • JobsHQ
    • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Service of North Dakota
    • NDSU Employee
    • NDSU Website
    • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
    • Professional Publication/Organization Website
    • University Placement Office
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Other (Please specify below)
  6. If Other, please specify:
    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Research Plan
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
  2. Veterans Administration Letter
  3. Other Document 1
  4. Other Document 2


Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

Company info
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Location
1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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