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Form of workPosting Details Department: Integrative Biology / 0-1211-000 College: Arts and Sciences Salary Plan: Temporary Hiring Salary: $62,000 DUTIES: The Yang Lab at University of South Florida seeks a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to a project investigating how sexual imprinting shape sexual selection and divergence dynamics in Neotropical poison frogs. The postdoctoral fellow will lead a lab-based project using a breeding poison frog colony at USF. They are also expected to supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, lead writing peer-reviewed publications, and participate in various lab duties and activities.
The project will involve rearing and handling poison frogs, designing and carrying out behavioral assays, analyzing animal color using photography and spectrometer, and analyses of data collected from the project. Developing a fieldwork component in Panama or Peru in this project is possible if desired. Additional information about Dr.
Yang's lab is available at their website: https://yusanyang.wordpress.com/ Responsibilities will include: Organize and lead the project Work with lab manager on frog colony care and experiment maintenance Perform and troubleshoot various behavioral assays (e.g. female preference, male aggression, learning, boldness etc) Handle tadpoles, juveniles, and adult frogs for measurements Organize and curate data Perform statistical analyses in R Lead several peer-reviewed publications from this research Present results at scientific conferences Supervise and mentor students related to the project Perform other duties assigned QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience): Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, or similar field, and a record of conference presentation and peer-reviewed publication in academic journals.
Applicants should possess the following skill set. Excellent quantitative, analytical, and data management skills Excellent scientific writing, figure design, and oral presentation skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet timelines Ability to lead, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel Desire to learn new skills and work in teams including students, researchers, and faculty Respect for diversity, and openness to learn and contribute to the lab's inclusive culture Preferred Qualifications: Competitive candidates will have demonstrated the following experience: At least 2 years of research in animal behavior, preferably sexual selection Experiences working with amphibians Experiences with analyzing animal color, including measuring and analyzing reflective spectrums; taking, calibrating, and measuring photographs; using color analysis software (e.g. ImageJ, micaToolbox) Demonstrated statistical knowledge and R programming skills USF Tampa Information for Applicants This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017") Job Opening Number: 35844 Posting Date: 12/07/2023 Posting End Date: 02/05/2024, application review begins immediately. Duration: This position is full time for one year, subject to renewal for up to 2 more years.
The position includes a base salary of $62,000, plus benefits. How To Apply Click on the Apply Now button at employment.usf.edu. Include an updated CV and letter of interest describing your research interests and experiences.
These application materials, as well as contact information for at least three professional references, and a representative first-author publication should also be emailed to Yusan Yang at yusanyang@usf.edu. Applications will be read as they are received. The position will be open until filled, with an ideal start date in February 2024.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.
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