Post Doctoral Research Fellow: Avian Physiological Ecologist

Position Information

Position Description & Details:

An enthusiastic and highly motivated post-doctoral researcher is sought to join the lab of Dr. Britt Heidinger ( britt.heidinger@ndsu.edu ) in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU). This is an NSF funded position to study how rising temperatures are influencing rapid phenotypic divergence in house sparrows ( Passer domesticus ). The initial appointment is for 1 year but is renewable annually pending satisfactory performance for up to three years. The post-doc will be based at NDSU but will also conduct field work at other sites along a latitudinal gradient (SD, KS, OK and TX). The project is highly integrative and will include fieldwork, measuring contemporary and historical museum specimens, lab work (i.e., hormone assays, qPCR, and depending on experience transcriptomics), analyzing data, writing manuscripts, and presenting findings at scientific meetings. The post-doc will gain experience in research design, project organization, endocrine and molecular techniques, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The post-doc is also encouraged to pursue complimentary, independent lines of research. The start date is somewhat flexible, but ideally will begin as soon as possible.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

C Candidates must have 1) a Ph.D. in biological sciences or a related discipline from an accredited institution; 2) a demonstrated interest in research in evolutionary physiological ecology; and 3) strong oral and written communication skills, including an ability to work as part of team and collaborate with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pr Preference will be given to highly enthusiastic and motivated candidates with demonstrated experience in 1) avian field research; 2) physiology, 3) hormone assays, and 4) qPCR. Experience using transcriptomics is a plus but is not necessary.

Applicant Materials Required:

Applicants must submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a description of research experience (2 pages maximum); and contact information (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at https://adminsys.ndus.edu/psp/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=2922683&PostingSeq=1

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

Questions regarding the search may be sent to britt.heidinger@ndsu.edu

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Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us

The University:

NDSU, a student-focused, land-grant, research university, was established in 1890 and currently has about 12,846 students. NDSU is classified as a high research university by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. NDSU provides cultural and educational outreach to the residents of the state, region and beyond.

The Community:

Fargo combines the friendliness of a small town with the cultural offerings of a large city. With a metro-area population of nearly 200,000, Fargo-Moorhead is the largest community between Minneapolis and Seattle. The city consistently appears on national lists of the best places to live and is noted for its health care, recreation, job opportunities and economic development. The community offers museums, movie theaters, shopping, concerts and sporting events at many venues. Bus service both around campus and in the community is free for NDSU students. An international airport and a commercial bus line serve Fargo-Moorhead. Residents enjoy North Dakota's four seasons, which allow for a wide variety of outdoor activities including cross-country skiing and ice fishing in the winter and golfing, boating and outdoor live music events in the summer. Fargo Moorhead has 175 public parks covering more than 3,000 acres. The parks offer nearly 100 miles of trails for running, hiking, and biking, plus facilities for baseball, softball, swimming, tennis and hockey.

Additional Information

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:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.