Population Biologist

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Position Overview

Phipps is seeking applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Scholar in Population Biology to join the growing Research Institute at Phipps, which is focused on interdisciplinary research in the fields of ecology, human health and wellness, environmental education, science communication and outreach, and social justice.

Phipps Research Institute focuses on an integrative and multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the impact of the connections between people and their environment on human and ecological health and wellness.

Responsibilities

Duties will include:

• The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for conducting original research;
• Securing research equipment;
• Leading data collection;
• Analyzing data;
• Grant writing; and
• Assisting in presentations of the innovative studies being conducted.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, computational biology, systems biology, human ecology, public health, health policy or closely-related disciplines.
• Focal areas of expertise might include using multi-disciplinary approaches to address human population-oriented questions.
• The successful candidate must have a passion for interdisciplinary research with a demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team, as well as working with children and the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• The candidate must be proficient with computer software and data management (use of R, Python, Matlab, STATA, etc., preferred), a publication and presentation record that is commensurate with the candidate's experience, and success obtaining extramural grants and research contracts.
• Teaching experience in formal and informal education is preferred.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should please click "Apply" below to email (or mail) a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and salary history to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Human Resources Department, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. No telephone calls, please.

~ Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer ~