Postdoctoral Fellow: Behavioral Ecology & Bioacoustics

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reichert lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NSF funded project examining the energetic drivers of individual variation in animal communication behavior. The project uses field recordings of acoustic signals and playback experiments to study gray treefrogs, with metabolic rate measured by respirometry.

The successful candidate will lead data collection, develop new projects aligned with the grant aims, and

Qualifications

• The candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, behavior or a related field by the time they are hired, and should be experienced in working on large-scale research projects.
• In addition, the candidate will have experience working with data curation, analysis and scientific publication, and have the ability to work collaboratively with the PI and others on the project in both field and lab settings.
• Candidates with experience in any of the following are especially encouraged to apply: bioacoustics, behavioral energetics, behavioral genetics, individual behavioral variation, advanced mixed modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection on project experiments in field and lab settings.
• Develop new projects aligned with the grant aims and candidate interests.
• Communicate project results through scientific publications and presentations.
• Contribute to student mentorship and contribute to teaching, mentorship and outreach efforts.

Skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Field work

Respirometry

Communication of results

Education

Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, behavior or related field

Tools

Respirometry equipment

Field recording equipment

Playback experiments

Job description

The Reichert lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NSF funded project examining the energetic drivers of individual variation in animal communication behavior. The project uses field recordings of acoustic signals and playback experiments to study gray treefrogs, with metabolic rate measured by respirometry.

The successful candidate will lead data collection, develop new projects aligned with the grant aims, and