Duke University, Biology

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Position ID:Duke-Biology-SP_PDA [#18580]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Biology / Biomechanics, Evolution, PHYSIOLOGY
Appl Deadline:2021/06/04 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/05/06, finished 2021/07/28, listed until 2021/07/09)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

A Postdoctoral Associate position in evolutionary analyses of origins, transitions, and diversification rates is available at the Patek Lab in the Biology Department at Duke University. The broad goal of the Patek Lab's research is to establish the principles by which biological systems navigate physics-based limits and transitions through scaling and evolutionary processes. 

Requirements: 
  • Ph.D. in Biology 
  • Journal publication record in organismal or evolutionary biology 
  • Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: comparative biomechanics, comparative physiology, or phylogeny-based evolutionary analysis 
The candidate should demonstrate: 
  • Experience in hypothesis testing through integration of phylogeny-based comparative analyses.
  • Interest in physiological and mechanical principles of biological movement in a rigorous evolutionary framework.
  • Experience engaging broader communities in research or science.
  • Interest in developing broader impact leadership skills through implementation of structural changes in academic research to enhance inclusiveness, specifically through the Muser program. 
Applications will be processed rapidly until the position is filled. Apply soon! The position is available immediately with the start date no later than September 1, 2021, with a preference for an earlier start date this summer. The initial appointment will be for 12 months with the possibility for renewal contingent on performance and continuing funding availability. Annual salary starts at $53,760. Become part of a diverse and inclusive research team and university, with outstanding job benefits in a culturally diverse and affordable geographic region. Contact Prof. Patek via email (snp2@duke.edu) for inquires about the position. 

The job application should include: 
  1. Cover letter including your specific research interests in this position, how your previous research provides a strong foundation for this position, and how this position connects to your career goals. 
  2. C.V. 
  3. List of three references including contact information and the basis of the relationship to the candidate. Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the review process.


Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Application Materials Required:
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Further Info:
www.biology.duke.edu
 
137 Biological Sciences Bldg.
Box 90338
Durham NC 27708