United States Job Openings

University of Texas at Austin

Postdoctoral Fellow

Austin

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department:

Department of Integrative Biology

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Sep 09, 2024

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2025

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

This is a one-year position with opportunity for renewal based on funding and performance. The position will include a full-time benefits package. Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidates. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background requirement.

Purpose

The Botero Lab at the Department of Integrative Biology in the University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for a federally funded Postdoctoral Research position aimed at exploring the role of behavioral flexibility on avian responses to climate change.

We seek to recruit a highly motivated colleague with advanced statistical and computational skills and a passion for natural history (taxonomic expertise on birds preferable but not required). The successful applicant will assist in the development of cutting-edge species distribution models and will collaborate with other team members on a variety of related ecological and evolutionary analyses. This project will allow for substantial creative engagement and ample opportunities to help define the course and scope of our investigation. It will also offer frequent opportunities to collaborate with external colleagues in the US Geological Survey and various non-governmental agencies.

Responsibilities

Collate and analyze data from e Bird, Google Earth Engine, and other data sources
Assist in the development and validation of trait-based species distribution models
Assist in the training of junior colleagues
Coordinate activities and workflows across collaborating labs
Publish and present findings in peer-reviewed scientific outlets

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. within 3 years in ecology, evolutionary biology, or statistics.
Prior experience in multivariable statistics and Species Distribution Modeling.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic and ability to plan, prioritize and multitask
A track record of documented productivity
Ability to work with others and a strong commitment to maintain an environment of respect and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in trait-based Species Distribution Modeling
Prior experience with Google Earth Engine
Prior experience in large-scale biogeographical analyses (global or regional)

Salary Range

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Will work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Will interact with external collaborators on a regular basis (via zoom)

Work Shift

40 hours/week is required. It is assumed that these hours will be completed during typical business hours but a more flexible schedule can be considered upon request.

Required Materials

Full CV
Cover Letter
One-page statement of research interests and career goals
2 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Ph D Verification (i.e., copy of diploma or official English translation of diploma; letter from the office of the registrar or graduate office confirming completion of degree requirements; copy of official transcript in English with "degree awarded" information.)

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original

documents

to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English)
[PDF]
E-Verify Poster (Spanish)
[PDF]
Right To Work Poster (English)
[PDF]
Right To Work Poster (Spanish)
[PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in

HOP-3031

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may

access the most recent report here

or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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