Research Associate-Fixed Term

Michigan State University(MSU) • Hickory Corners, MI • 1d ago

Position Summary

The Fitzpatrick Lab (www.swfitz.com) at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University is searching for an enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on projects focusing on landscape/conservation genomics of threatened species and genomic architecture of genetic rescue. The Fitzpatrick Lab is interested in the evolutionary and ecological processes that determine adaptation, fitness, and ultimately persistence in small populations. We primarily work on freshwater fish, including the Eastern mosquitofish as a model system, as well as with a diverse set of non-model organisms, including amphibians, butterflies, reptiles, and birds.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to assist with and lead data collection, analysis, and write manuscripts associated with our project testing 'adapt or die' responses in experimental populations of Eastern mosquitofish. In addition to the funded work (NSF Bridging Ecology & Evolution Program), there will be opportunities to develop related experimental or theoretical projects related to genetic rescue, including the potential to take advantage of previously collected samples and/or datasets.

The position is based at MSU's Kellogg Biological Station, located in Hickory Corners, MI ~65 miles from the main campus. KBS is home to 14 resident faculty and their graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, with interests focusing on ecology, evolution, and conservation, as well as full-time research staff, visiting research scientists, and many summer undergraduates. KBS is home to the KBS Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program (www.lter.kbs.msu.edu), the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), and a Molecular Ecology and Genomics Laboratory. The successful candidate will have opportunities to interact with faculty on main campus in the Departments of Integrative Biology; Fisheries & Wildlife; and members of the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, & Behavior (EEBB) program. KBS and the Fitzpatrick Lab are committed to postdoctoral research career development, providing postdocs with opportunities to gain experience in mentoring, teaching, and other professional skills.

Start date and duration: The position start date is somewhat flexible, but we hope to employ someone by January 6, 2025. Funding is for one year with the potential for extension pending satisfactory performance.

Michigan State University, Kellogg Biological Station, and the Fitzpatrick Lab are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a climate that supports equality and diversity. Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -ecology, evolution, genetics, conservation biology, organismal biology

Minimum Requirements

We seek an individual with a PhD in a related field (ecology, evolution, genetics, conservation biology, organismal biology), demonstrated expertise in population and/or landscape genomics, statistical modeling, and excellent writing ability.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have some experience in the collection and analysis of next-gen sequencing data (e.g., RADseq, exome capture, WGS.

Additional valuable qualifications include: coding skills, database management, demographic modeling, pedigree reconstruction, experience working with live vertebrates in lab or field settings, and experience mentoring undergraduate students.

Required Application Materials

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