Post-doctoral Researcher – Tennessee State University – Nashville, TN

The successful applicant will take the lead on research to evaluate the threat of emerging amphibian pathogens in North America at local and landscape spatial scales. The post-doctoral research associate will manage and oversee all portions of the project, including implementation, data analysis, and manuscript preparation and submission. Other opportunities will be available to assist with and participate in on-going field-based research projects. The position will be funded for one calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, disease ecology, or other related field. Applicants should have ample experience with R, ArcGIS, and species distribution modeling algorithms. Applicant should also have excellent written and oral communication skills; considerable experience in the landscape ecology research field; previous experience with species distribution models; previous experience working with global climate data; and ability to assist with advisement of graduate and undergraduate students.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references.

Job Open Date

(Will be filled out by HR)

09-25-2020

Job Close Date

(Will be filled out by HR)

11-01-2020

Job Category

Faculty

Requisition Number

3706

Optional Documentst

Transcript 2

Transcript 3

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Transcript 1

List of References

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quicklink

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