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Type of Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:
Department of Biological Sciences Research Assistants 29

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Westerman Lab at the University of Arkansas is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the evo-devo of butterfly vision and plant-pollinator interactions, to begin as soon as Summer 2023. The Westerman Lab studies mechanisms underlying behavioral diversity and plasticity, with a focus on sensory system development and visual decision making in butterflies. We also examine plant-insect interactions. Current research topics include the role of genetics and social environment in mate preference development and evolution, behavioral and developmental plasticity, and sensory biases. The lab is an integrative animal behavior group, and integrates a wide range of techniques, including, but not limited to, genomics, transcriptomics, gene editing, controlled laboratory experiments, cell culture, and field ecology. Research incorporates both tropical butterflies and those native to Northwestern Arkansas, and takes advantage of multiple species-rich field sites within a 30-minute drive of campus. For more information, please visit the lab website at http://www.ericawesterman.org.
The successful candidate will be expected to work in close collaboration with Dr. Westerman and current lab members, and will have the opportunity to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Westerman has collaborations within the Biology Department, as well as with faculty in both the Entomology and Plant Pathology Department and the Physics Department at UARK, and is part of a university-wide UA Integrative Systems Neuroscience group (https://brainresearch.uark.edu/). Postdocs in the lab have the opportunity to work across discipline, and are encouraged to initiate and develop innovative collaborative projects.
This technically integrative lab embraces creative approaches to studying animal behavior. Candidates with a background in genomics, gene editing, molecular ecology, neuroethology, or evolutionary development, in addition to animal behavior and behavioral ecology, are encouraged to apply.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biological sciences or a related field conferred by the start of employment

• Demonstrated expertise in animal behavior, behavioral ecology, genomics, bioinformatics, gene editing, neuroethology, or evolutionary developmental biology techniques

• Experience with either multivariate statistics or statistical analysis of genomic data

• Demonstrated evidence of excellent writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using CRISPR/Cas9

• Experience in animal behavior experimental design

• Experience in live animal husbandry

• Experience in field ecology

• Experience in cell culture

Additional Information:

Funding is currently available to support this position for up to four years, with the possibility for extension depending on funding and project progress.

Salary Information:

$52,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Erica Westerman, Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences; ewesterm@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a two-page description of research accomplishments and future plans.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes