The Schachner Lab is seeking to recruit one highly motivated postdoctoral researcher interested in studying the evolution, anatomy, and biology of the avian respiratory system for a 3-year position. Possible projects include 3D modeling of bronchial tree anatomy and pneumatizing tissues or evaluation of function in non-ventilatory diverticula. The position will include opportunities to mentor undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary students, as well as develop educational outreach initiatives. The successful applicant will have access to Avizo and VGStudio workstations in the Schachner Lab, multiple microCT scanners through UF’s Research Service Centers, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and the animal facilities through the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Interested candidates may contact Dr. Emma Schachner at eschachner@gmail.com or visit the Schachner Lab website for details: www.theropoda.com .

$55,000 

• PhD in biology, bioengineering or a related field
• Experience with R

• Experience with segmentation of microCT data (e.g., Avizo, Dragonfly, or VGStudio)
• Proficiency with R
• Some background in anatomy and dissection
  

For full consideration, applications for job number 525083 should be both emailed to eschachner@gmail.com and submitted online. Applicants must submit: 1) a current CV; 2) a cover letter describing your research interests and how they align with our lab group and your career goals; 3) a recent publication; and 4) contact information for three professional references.

Screening of applicants will begin January 31, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Start date: July 1, 2023

Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .
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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.