Post Doctoral Fellow - Integrative Biology

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Stillwater, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Post Doctoral Fellow in Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University will focus on investigating the evolution of defensive traits in male-male combat. This role aims to fill critical gaps in understanding how defensive capacities influence fighting success and the evolutionary arms-races between offensive and defensive traits. The position involves experimental manipulation and phylogenetic comparative methods to explore these dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the evolution of weapons and shields used in male-male combat.
• Conduct experimental manipulations to determine why some individuals are better defended than others.
• Utilize phylogenetic comparative methods to evaluate the causes and consequences of evolving defensive structures.
• Design and collect data for behavioral experiments.
• Perform statistical analyses on collected data.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology, entomology, or a closely related field.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills.
• Established record of productivity with at least one previous peer-reviewed publication.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with phylogenetic comparative methods.
• Fieldwork experience.
• Knowledge in entomology.

Benefits

• $60,000 annual salary for 12 months.
• Health insurance and other benefits.