Postdoctoral Fellow--Biology Job at South Dakota Board of Regents
Working Title
Postdoctoral Fellow-Biology
Posting Number
NFE01998P
Department
USD-Biology
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
Postdoctoral Research Position – Avian Physiological Flexibility: A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study mechanisms, costs, trade-offs and fitness consequences of physiological flexibility in passerine birds in the laboratory of David Swanson, Department of Biology, University of South Dakota (
https://www.usd.edu/research-and-faculty/faculty-and-staff/david-swanson). Collaborators on the project include Drs. Yufeng Zhang, University of Memphis (
https://www.memphis.edu/healthsciences/contact/faculty/yufeng_zhang.php) and Ana Jimenez, Colgate University (
https://www.colgate.edu/about/directory/ajimenez). The project will include integrative (molecular, cellular, tissue and organismal levels) studies of natural seasonal flexibility and temperature acclimation studies involving exposure to stable and fluctuating temperatures. A Ph.D. in ecological or comparative physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in molecular and biochemical techniques, including transcriptomics, metabolomics, Western Blots, and/or spectrophotometric enzyme assays. Special attention will be given to candidates with prior tissue culture experience or who demonstrate strong interest in learning these techniques. Review of applications will begin on 30 May 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted on-line at
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. David Swanson (
david.swanson@usd.edu), Department of Biology, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Posting Date
05/09/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
05/30/2023
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
12 months
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Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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