Stengl-Wyer Postdoctoral Scholars in Biodiversity Sciences - UT Austin

Botanical Society of America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Stengl-Wyer Postdoctoral Scholars in Biodiversity Sciences. These three-year appointments support talented researchers to develop independent programs across biodiversity, from genes to ecosystems.

Scholars will reside on campus in Austin, have access to UT's core facilities and field stations, and participate in mentorship, professional development, and community engagement activities that enhance biodiversity research and education.

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the projected start date.
• Must not have exceeded 24 months in a full-time postdoctoral or research position at the time of the application deadline.
• Preference will be given to applicants not already in residence at UT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research over three years with the goal of developing an independent research program.
• Have access to outstanding core research facilities at UT, including field stations, natural history collections, HPC resources, and core facilities.
• reside locally and have a regular workspace and presence on the UT campus; develop educational or community engagement activities in at least one year.
• Engage with Stengl-Wyer Program Cohort and the wider community through mentoring and collaboration; participate in professional development workshops.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Stengl-Wyer Postdoctoral Scholars in Biodiversity Sciences - UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, Texas, United States

Position Title: Stengl-Wyer Postdoctoral Scholars in Biodiversity Sciences - UT Austin

Position Type: Post-Doctoral Position

Application Review Begins: Monday, August 10, 2026

Application Deadline: Monday, December 07, 2026

Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

Department/Division: Biodiversity Center

Field (e.g., systematics): Biodiversity science

City: Austin, Texas, United States

General Information: Recent Ph.D.s are cordially invited to apply for distinguished postdoctoral positions in the biodiversity sciences at The University of Texas at Austin (UT), one of the top campuses in the country for this research. The Stengl-Wyer Scholars Program provides up to three years of support for talented postdoctoral researchers in the broad area of the biodiversity sciences. Scholars may study any group of organisms at any scale, from genes to populations to ecosystems, and may use any combination of approaches. Applications that advance research within the Texas Field Station Network or UT Biodiversity Collections are highly encouraged given the Stengl-Wyer Endowment’s mission to support biological field stations and collections.

Qualifications/Requirements: Eligible applicants must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the projected start date and must not have exceeded 24 months in a full-time postdoctoral or research position at the time of application deadline. In the case of extenuating circumstances, a written explanation and request for an exemption should be sent at least 30 days in advance of the application deadline to [e-mail] for consideration on a limited case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to applicants not already in residence at UT.

Responsibilities: Scholars will:

• conduct cutting-edge research over three years with the goal of developing an independent research program
• have access to outstanding core research facilities at UT, including field stations, natural history collections, high-performance computing, analytical and biomedical core facilities
• reside locally and have a regular workspace and presence on the UT campus
• primarily focus on research; but in at least one of the three years, scholars will develop educational or community engagement activities (examples include, but are not limited to, teaching undergraduate/graduate workshops or modules, leading summer internship programs, creating K-12 engagement activities, leading outreach at UT field stations)
• engage with other members of the Stengl-Wyer Program Cohort and the larger community through peer mentoring and collaboration
• receive career mentorship and participate in professional development activities such as workshops and annual retreats