Fellow (Post Doc)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a research-focused role within the Division of Biology, offering mentored training to enhance expertise in a specialized area and to support a clear career path.

The position emphasizes on-site work with opportunities to engage in teaching and mentoring while collaborating with a broad group of faculty, postdocs, and staff to advance biological research, teaching, and outreach. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include PhD and professional experience with data and statistical analysis.
• Experience working with agencies on applied quantitative problems and communicating with decisionmakers.
• Statistical experience with general and generalized linear models, multivariate analyses, and machine learning.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

AI language models

Communication with policymakers

Publication track record

Education

PhD

Job description

About This Role

This position is focused on conducting research but may include formal instructional responsibilities. The role includes mentored training for the purpose of further increasing research expertise in a specialized area in order to pursue a specific career path.

About Us

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University is composed of a dynamic group of tenure-track, research, and instructional faculty, as well as a large number of postdoctoral research associates, graduate students, and support staff. All of these individuals are essential to accomplish the Division of Biology’s mission, to generate and disseminate high-quality biological scientific knowledge through teaching, research, service, and outreach. The research, teaching, and service interests of these individuals, spanning all areas of biological research, teaching and training at the postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate levels, as well as service and outreach contributions to the broader scientific community and the public.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. N/A

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD. The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level. Valid driver's license.
• Professional experience working with data and statistical analysis
• Professional experience working with agencies on applied quantitative problems
• Statistical experience with an array of quantitative procedures (general and generalized linear model procedures, multivariate analyses, machine learning, specialized visualizations)
• Knowledge of fish ecology theory, fisheries methods, conservation practice
• Experience communicating with state and federal decisionmakers
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI large language models
• Peer reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD
• > 5 years professional experience working with data and statistical analysis
• > 5 years experience working with agencies on applied quantitative problems
• Extensive statistical experience with an array of quantitative procedures (general and generalized linear model procedures, multivariate analyses, machine learning, specialized visualizations)
• Knowledge of fish ecology theory, fisheries methods, conservation practice
• Extensive experience communicating with state and federal decisionmakers
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI large language models
• Substantial record of peer reviewed publications (> 20)

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on:October 15, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$41,995.20