Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology

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

Job summary

The Reichert lab at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study how metabolic rate influences acoustic signaling in gray treefrogs. The role involves field recordings, playback experiments, respirometry, and exploring genetic bases of metabolic traits.

Responsibilities include leading data collection, developing new projects, and disseminating results via publications and talks while mentoring students in a supportive lab environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, behavior or a related field by start date.
• Experience with large-scale research projects, data curation, analysis and publication.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection on project experiments in field and lab settings.
• Develop new projects aligned with grant aims and candidate interests.
• Communicate results through publications and presentations; mentor students.

Skills

Data curation

Analysis

Scientific publication

Education

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

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Michael Reichert, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

$57,000 - $57,000

About this Position

The Reichert lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NSF funded project on the energetic drivers of individual variation in animal communication behavior. The project focuses on the relationship between metabolic rate and acoustic signaling behavior in gray treefrogs and will involve field recordings of acoustic signals, playback experiments to assess behavioral plasticity, measurement of metabolic rate using respirometry and investigations of the genetic basis of metabolic and behavioral phenotypes. The postdoc will be expected to lead the data collection on project experiments, develop new projects in line with their interests and the aims of the grant, communicate project results through scientific publications and presentations and contribute to student mentorship. The Reichert lab is dedicated to the professional development of all lab members and there will be opportunities to develop skills in teaching, mentorship and outreach. The lab is also dedicated to a research environment that is supportive of all members. The position can start as early as October 15, 2026, but the start date can be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s availability.

Requirements

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.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, behavior or a related field by the time they are hired.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Working on large-scale research projects, working with data curation, analysis and scientific publication.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Work collaboratively with the PI and others on the project in lab settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.