University of Louisiana at Lafayette, School of Biological Sciences · Louisiana · postdoctoral fellowship · posted today
The Westerband (https://westerbandlab.weebly.com/ ) and Zerebecki (https://zerebeckir.wixsite.com/home) Labs in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are recruiting a full-time postdoctoral research scholar for one year (2027-2028) with the possibility to extend the position, based on the availability of funds. This will be a joint position shared among both labs. The appointed person will develop and execute plant ecological projects spanning various native ecosystems and habitats including the tallgrass coastal prairie, Cypress swamp, and coastal wetlands. The successful candidate will conduct field sampling, greenhouse experiments, laboratory experiments and sample processing, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, with the potential to co-write grant applications. The successful candidate will lead independent projects, but will also mentor and assist graduate and undergraduate students in both labs across an array of projects. The successful candidate will report to both Dr. Andrea Westerband and Dr. Robyn Zerebecki. *Anticipated Start Date: February 1, 2027* *Duties and Responsibilities:* -Experimental design -Collect ecological data in local native ecosystems -Sample processing (e.g. functional trait assays, genetics, image processing) -Data entry and analysis, including long-term datasets -Manuscript preparation -Mentor graduate student(s) and train and supervise undergraduate students and volunteers *Qualifications:* *Required Qualifications:* -PhD in a relevant field (e.g. Biology, Ecology) -Experience conducting fieldwork including the capacity to work under harsh conditions, lift at least 30 lbs, and be able to work long hours as necessary -A record of demonstrated excellence, originality and productivity in research appropriate to career stage -Valid driver’s license *Preferred qualifications:* -Experience conducting plant ecological studies in the field and/or greenhouse -Experience working in the southern U.S. and the Gulf Coast region -Experience with molecular techniques -Experience measuring plant functional traits -Experience working with long-term or large datasets -Experience with data management and analysis -Works well individually and as part of a team -Interest or prior experience mentoring students *To apply*, please send a CV and cover letter addressing the qualifications to Dr. Andrea Westerband (andrea.westerband@louisiana.edu) and Dr. Robyn Zerebecki (robyn.zerebecki@louisiana.edu). The email subject line should read Postdoc – Coastal Plant Ecology.
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