Postdoc: Amphibian Disease & Microbial Ecology

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Flexible start date

Opportunities for collaboration

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar specializing in amphibian diseases and microbial ecology. This opportunity involves initiating research projects, mentoring students, and contributing to NSF-funded studies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant PhD and experience in molecular techniques. Strong organizational skills and collaborative spirit are essential. The position is based in University Park, Pennsylvania, with flexible start dates in Fall 2024.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in ecology, biology, microbiology, or a related area.
• Interest in microbial ecology and amphibian disease.
• Experience analyzing barcoded amplicon sequencing data.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in the lab and/or field with PI and collaborators.
• Perform molecular techniques including DNA extractions and PCR.
• Prepare and analyze datasets with statistical methods.

Skills

Microbial ecology

Collaboration

Time management

Experimental design

Statistical modeling

Research publication

Education

PhD in ecology, biology, microbiology or related field

Tools

R programming

PCR

Metagenomic analysis

Job description

A prestigious academic institution seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar specializing in amphibian diseases and microbial ecology. This opportunity involves initiating research projects, mentoring students, and contributing to NSF-funded studies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant PhD and experience in molecular techniques. Strong organizational skills and collaborative spirit are essential. The position is based in University Park, Pennsylvania, with flexible start dates in Fall 2024.