Postdoctoral Researcher - POOL

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,790 - 64,521; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, invites qualified Ph.D. biologists to apply for postdoctoral research positions across all fields. This is a one-year initial appointment with renewal possible based on funding and performance, and appointments may be on-site, hybrid, or remote as allowed by state laws.

Successful candidates will conduct research, present results, supervise students, and engage in career development. Required qualifications include Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Strong written communications demonstrated in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the scientific area of a faculty member in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and related researchers, maintaining data collection and analysis documentation and providing progress reports.
• Disseminate findings by presenting at conferences and contributing to peer-reviewed publications, including data analysis, figures, drafts, and responding to peer reviews.
• Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate student research, training in project design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of results, while ensuring safety procedures.
• Engage in career development activities, including responsible conduct in research training, grant proposal development, workshops, and preparing materials for job applications.

Skills

Strong written communications

Education

Ph.D or ABD in Biology or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology invites qualified Ph.D. biologists to submit applications, which will be reviewed by individual faculty members and placed in a pool for consideration for research positions in all fields and related areas. To see a list of faculty members and their research opportunities please visit the following web site: http://eeb.ku.edu/faculty. If you are interested in a postdoctoral position with an EEB faculty member, please contact the faculty member directly to inquire about opportunities in their research group. This is for a one-year initial appointment, with possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.

Job Description

• 50% - Conduct research in the scientific area of a faculty member in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and its affiliated researchers. This includes maintaining appropriate data collection and analysis documentation, providing written reports on research progress, and participating in research group meetings when asked.
• 25% - Disseminate research findings by 1) presenting research results at local, national and/or international conferences or colloquia, and 2) contributing to peer-reviewed publication(s) including, but not limited to data analysis, generating figures, writing drafts and revisions of manuscripts, responding to peer-reviews.
• 15% - Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate student research. This includes training and mentoring students in project design, data collection, data analysis, research results dissemination, and proper procedures for all instruments and safety regulations in the laboratory setting.
• 10% - Engage in career development activities. This includes completing responsible conduct in research training provided by the KU Office of Research, developing and submitting grant proposals for new projects (as appropriate), attending KU and/or Scientific Society led workshops on building skills for specific career trajectories (as appropriate), developing materials for job applications to move to next career stage, and practicing interviewing to move to next career stage.

Position Requirements

These positions will have the possibility of working on-site, hybrid, or fully remote. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) records of accomplishment entered into CVs, (2) descriptions of research and educational experiences provided in application materials, (3) references, and/or (4) publications.

1. Ph.D or ABD in Biology or related discipline.
2. Record of research accomplishments in an area relevant to ongoing research projects in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas, as evidenced by application materials.
3. Strong written communications skills as evidenced by application materials.

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title or equivalent title, it is necessary to have the Ph.D. in hand. Appointments made without a certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an Acting basis not to exceed 6-months. Appointment duration will be extended upon final verification of degree.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of:

• resume or CV
• cover letter describing how you meet the required qualifications
• list of three professional references

Applications will be reviewed throughout the year until July 2027, when a new pool will be posted. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available.

Contact Information to Applicants

Lena Hileman, [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

Starting at $58,656

Application Review Begins

Saturday July 18, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 3, 2026