Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow - Plant-Pollinator Ecology

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Hiring Department:

Department of Integrative Biology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

May 01, 2023

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2024

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The initial assignment is one year, with the potential for extensions up to 2 years based on funding and job performance. The position will include a full-time benefits package.

Security sensitive; criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background requirement.

Position open until filled. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Purpose

A postdoctoral position in plant-pollinator ecology is available, supported by the Jha lab at the University of Texas in Austin and the Ponisio lab at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The postdoc would lead an NSF-funded project investigating how specific plant-pollinator interaction patterns contribute to short-term plant and pollinator reproduction and long-term population persistence in the Madrean Sky Islands. We are looking for a postdoc with strong bioinformatic, analytical, and writing skills to co-lead publications based on existing data generated over the last five years on population genetics and individual-level plant-pollinator, pollinator-microbiome, and pollinator-parasite networks from the Madrean Sky Islands. The position can begin as soon as May 1, 2023 and will be based at UT Austin. The initial appointment is one year, with the potential for extensions up to 2 years.

To learn about the Jha/Ponisio Labs, please visit their websites:

http://www.ponisiolab.com/

https://w3.biosci.utexas.edu/jha/

Responsibilities

• Lead various projects related to an NSF-funded Sky Islands research program

• Coordinate and lead data management, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis of bee population genetics and pollen metabarcoding data

• Mentor students in the laboratory and help to foster an atmosphere of inclusivity, exploration, learning, and constructive feedback

• Leverage and continue to develop excellent communication skills, including effective writing

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in ecology or a related field of study must have been received within the past 3 years.

• Experience with bioinformatics

• Experience with other quantitative methods in ecology or evolutionary biology

• Strong record of leading multi-author publications

• Commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity in the sciences

• Prior experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students

• Programming experience in one or more scripting languages such as R or Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with pollinators

Salary Range

• $58,000 + depending on qualifications

Required Materials

• C.V.

• Cover Letter

• PhD Verification (Examples of official documentation of the degree include: Copy of diploma (preferred) or official English translation of diploma, Copy of a letter of completion on letterhead from the office of the registrar or graduate office confirming completion of degree requirements, Copy of official transcript in English with "degree awarded" information.)

• 2-3 work references with contact information (email and phone); at least one should be from a supervisor.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.