Post Doctoral Research Associate - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Regular Full-time, Pay Grade 00
Dr. O'Meara is currently seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate for NSF-funded work for the Phylotastic project. The goal of this project is to make the tree of life more accessible for everyone. Work includes a portal for getting trees for a set of taxa from a list or a webpage, an R package for various ways to get dated trees, and more. The goal for the selected candidate is to extend this work in useful ways: it could be better ways to have trees used in classrooms, more robust ways to date trees, more ways to have scientists access trees, and more — this will be a conversation with the postdoc over what topics will work out best overall. Dr. O'Meara's lab is based in Knoxville, TN, an area rich in natural beauty and affordability. However, working remotely is possible for candidates with the demonstrated ability to do so successfully: out of four lab-affiliated research associates currently, two work from Knoxville, one works from France, and one works from Texas. Out of 15 Post-Doctoral Research Associates Dr. O'Meara has mentored directly through his lab or as one of their National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) mentors, seven have chosen to go onto tenure track faculty positions, two are working in health research positions, and five are currently postdocs. Dr. O'Meara strives to create a welcoming and diverse environment. Research in the lab ranges from empirical work on plant diversification to quantitative trait evolution models to models of protein evolution.
Please feel free to contact Dr. O'Meara with questions before formally applying at: bomeara@utk.edu
Experience in programming is strongly preferred; experience in R is desired, but not required. If in doubt, apply: please do not self-select yourself out from what might be a mutually beneficial position.
Review of applications will continue until filled. Presubmission inquiries are encouraged.
Qualifications
Requirements:
A PhD in biology, mathematics, or related fields required.
For consideration applicants need to apply at: https://hr.utk.edu
Please include the following documents in your online application:
1) A cover letter (include expected completion date of PhD, if appropriate, as well as relevant skills)
2) A CV
3) A short research statement
4) Contact information for two references
5) Link(s) to repositories with examples of code you have written or attachments including such code.
Job: Research Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 21, 2019, 6:45:03 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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