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MANUAL OF MUTUAL EXPECTATIONS
Are you interested in joining the lab? Please read this document that details the role and expectations for the PI and all members of the lab.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Currently, there are no funded positions for MSc or PhD students. However, I am always interested in discussing possibilities with prospective students whose research interests align with our lab! Check out our Research website for more details. If interested in discussing this, please send me an email with (1) your CV, (2) a detailed description of research interests, (3) motivation for obtaining an MSc or PhD degree, and (4) details about specific projects you are interested in pursuing.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS
We currently have one postdoctoral positions open in the lab to work on an NSF-funded project investigating the impacts of crop domestication on floral traits and pollinator behavior. The person in this position will be in charge of setting up and overseeing experiments in the greenhouse and field, as well as manipulating insects in enclosures. The postdoc is expected to complete the work and disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications within the timeframe of the position. There will also be opportunities to be involved in outreach and extension work transferring research outputs from this project to crop breeders and the general public.
The successful candidate will work on a variety of research activities including growing plants in the greenhouse, making pollinator observations, and quantifying floral traits (morphology, volatiles, pollen, nectar). Data analysis skills include knowledge of quantitative genetics, linear models, and multivariate statistics. The candidate should demonstrate a proven record of effectively working in teams and mentoring students. Abilities with bioinformatic analysis is desirable but not required.
Qualified candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in entomology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or related fields of study. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD degree requirements by the appointment date. The applicant must have strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing large datasets. A strong publication record and organizational and communication skills are also required. The person in this position will be involved in grant writing, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach/extension activities. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, PA (Penn State’s main campus).
This is a full-time postdoctoral researcher position with an annual salary of $61,000. This is a term position funded for one year from date of hire with a good possibility of re-funding beyond the first year for up to an additional year contingent upon job performance. Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
(1) a brief statement (up to 2 pages) describing relevant previous research experience and interests in working in the lab and as part of this project. Please address point-by-point how your previous experience relates to the responsibilities detailed in the job description.
(2) curriculum vitae (include experience in both research and outreach/extension)
(3) contact information for three references willing to provide letters of recommendation.
Please send any questions regarding the position to Margarita López-Uribe (mml64@psu.edu) with the subject line: “Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Ecology”. This position will be open until a suitable candidate is found in the applicant pool.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
In addition, I am always happy to discuss ideas for proposals and/or fellowship applications to work on independent projects that align with the research themes of the lab.