Postdoctoral Research Associate I (UPDATE)
Posting Number
req19298
Department
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Department Website Link
www.laurenapetrullo.com
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Note : The department website link has been updated.
The Petrullo Lab is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join our team and contribute to various research projects on mammalian physiology, ecology, and evolution.
Our lab focuses on addressing big questions in ecology and evolution across multiple scales, with a particular focus on host-associated microbiomes.
We are a collaborative and inclusive community that prioritizes intellectual independence, intentional mentorship, and work-life balance.
The ideal candidate will contribute to these objectives and will gain experience in both labwork and fieldwork.
This is a year-to-year appointment contingent upon funding and performance.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members;
access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the conception and implementation of various research projects, including the supervisors current projects as well as independent projects specific to the candidate's research interests
- Perform lab work related to various research projects (e.g., sample prep, DNA extraction, PCR, library prep, qPCR, hormone assays, etc)
- Perform fieldwork related to various research projects (e.g., behavioral observations, trapping, tagging, sample / data collection, etc.)
- Disseminate research findings by preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at conferences
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Biostats related / adjacent programming skills (e.g., R)
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Biology, Ecology or a related field upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in genomics (labwork and bioinformatics)
- Experience in fieldwork (especially small mammals
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
Job FTE
1.00
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$56,484 - $59,592
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required :
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
Target Hire Date
5 / 16 / 2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Lauren Petrullo
laurenpetrullo@arizona.edu
Open Date
5 / 7 / 2024
Open Until Filled
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
For your application to be considered complete :
- Submit a Cover Letter that describes your qualifications for this position, your career interests, and how this position would advance your career goals.
- Submit a CV that details your educational, research, teaching, and service / outreach background.
- In the Additional Document slot, upload the names and contact information of three professional references.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.
As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American / Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.
Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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