Oferta de tres años para un postdoc en biogeografía y macroecología

Oferta compartida por Nuria

A 3-year postdoctoral position in developing analytical methods and tools for evolutionary biogeography and macroecology is available in the lab of Barnabas Daru (https://barnabasdaru.com/) in the Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. This position is part of a collaborative, 3-year NSF funded DBI project title phyloregion, computational infrastructure for biogeographic regionalization and macroecology in the R computing environment. The position is 100% research.

The responsibilities are to: 

1. Develop new methods for biome evolution;
2. Develop new tools to visualize patterns of biogeography, macroecology and evolution; 
3. Develop new tools for conservation that reflect the key dimensions of phylogenetic diversity including richness, divergence and regularity (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4792835).

The Daru Lab is supportive of opportunities for professional development (e.g., conferences). The postdoc will also have the opportunity to participate in a biogeography-method users workshop in Laguna Madre Field Station in the Gulf of Mexico in south Texas in Years 1 and 3 of the project and Turtle Cove Field Station, Louisiana in Year 2. We strive to provide a flexible, comfortable, inclusive environment for research and professional growth.

Essential qualifications 

Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, biology, evolution, biogeography, statistics or a related field, and have demonstrated expertise in spatial analysis and programming in the R computing environment. Prior experience with GIS/geospatial analysis, R package development, Git, and/or reproducible research would be an asset. 

Prospective postdocs from traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Application
Applicants should electronically submit a single PDF containing the following:

1. a 2-page cover letter detailing your research interests and skills that match the position;
2. a CV (with 3-5 references listed at the end) Please submit applications via https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TAMUCC/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-in-Biogeography_R-039725

Direct any questions to Dr. Barnabas Daru at barnabas.daru@tamucc.edu

The start date is September 2021, with flexibility.

Terms of employment:
Salary of $40,000-$45,000 (depending on experience), health insurance, and other benefits are included. This position is based at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and it is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

TAMUCC, also known as the Island University, is ranked number 1 on "The 50 Best Colleges By The Sea" List.
"Located between Oso Bay and Corpus Christi Bay, Texas A&M Corpus Christi boasts a tropical climate and is the nation's only university that is found on its own island. Students at TAMUCC have the benefit of studying in this prime vacation spot, where there are many opportunities for windsurfing, fishing, boating, or exploring more than 130,000 acres of beautiful, sandy beaches. The Port of Corpus Christi is the nation's sixth largest port by tonnage, and is home to the Beach to Bay relay marathon, the Texas Jazz Festival, and the Festival of the Arts. TAMUCC is part of the larger Texas A&M University system and offers 41 undergraduate majors, 32 graduate programs, and 7 doctoral programs." -- Best Colleges Reviews