POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

University of Iowa

United States, Iowa, Iowa City

5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)

Nov 16, 2024

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR Requisition # 4304 Position Basics

Advertising Ends on:	Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Advertising Started on:	Monday, October 21st, 2024
College:	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:	Biology

Salary

Salary:

Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status:	Full Time
Percent Time:	100%
Position Description:	The Department of Biology at the University of Iowa invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar Position. The position involves the taxonomic and evolutionary study of oak gall wasps (Cynipidae) and their various parasitic wasp associates. Will work closely with Dr. Andrew Forbes on study design and implementation, lead specific taxonomic and phylogenetic projects, help with mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, coordinate with external collaborators, and contribute to the writing of papers and delivery of presentations related to the funded research. Some travel for fieldwork and for visiting museums may also be necessary.
Education Requirement:	Applicants must have completed the requirements for a PhD inin Entomology or Evolutionary Biologyprior to their proposed start date.
Required Qualifications:	Experience working with UCE and/or low coverage whole genome libraries Experience in integrative taxonomy of parasitic Hymenoptera

Online Application Required Documents

	Curriculum Vita Letters of Interest One Letter of Reference
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Contact Information

Contact:

Andrew A Forbes - andrew-forbes@uiowa.edu
Clas-Biology
Biology Building
129 East Jefferson Street
430B BB
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://biology.uiowa.edu/

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