A Postdoctoral Research Associate positon is available in my
laboratory at Texas Tech University. We are seeking a highly
motivated individual with a Ph.D. in a relevant field to examine how
the biotic and abiotic processes interact over spatial, temporal, and
taxonomic scales to explain the dynamics of angiosperm populations
and communities. The NSF and DoD funded projects include
complementary manipulative and non-manipulative studies in epiphytic
and terrestrial plant communities.
Expertise in some or all of the following areas is desired: fungal
molecular ecology, orchid mycorrhizal ecology, metagenomics,
evolutionary ecology, community ecology, and ecological phylogenetics.
Competitive candidates will also possess the following attributes:
- Demonstrated proficiency in communicating research results (i.e.,
peer reviewed publications and scientific presentations)
- Strong quantitative analytical skills (bioinformatics and
multivariate statistical analyses)
- Sample inventory and data management skills
- Strong collaborative skills to interact with all personnel
associated with the projects
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining project related web
pages is desirable
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Duration: Two+ years, but contingent upon satisfactory research performance.
Application: Please submit the following in a single combined PDF
file to jyotsna.sha...@ttu.edu. Subject line of the e-mail and the
PDF file name should read - 'Applicant last name_postdoc'
1. Cover letter
2. A brief description of past research accomplishments and future
research goals (under two pages)
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Reprints of no more than five relevant publications
5. Names and contact information for three academic references.
Timeline: Review of applications will begin on 16 November 2015 and
will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. The targeted
start date is 14 January 2016, but is somewhat flexible.
