Job Summary
Postdoctoral position in disease ecology at Purdue University
Description
Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Catherine Searle, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University: https://www.bio.purdue.edu/lab/searle/
This is a 12-month appointment that begins as soon as possible. In person is preferred, but remote work can be accommodated.
Projects will involve quantifying host competence and characterizing biodiversity-disease relationships with a focus on how these variables change seasonally. This work primarily involves amphibians infected with the fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, but work on a Daphnia-fungus system or other systems is possible. Project specifics will depend on the candidate’s expertise and interest.
Compensation
$50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience
Application
Please apply by emailing the following to Dr. Catherine Searle (searlec@purdue.edu) with "Postdoctoral position application" in the subject:
1) A resume or CV
2) A document or email that describes
a. A brief (~1 paragraph) description of previous research experience
b. Explanation of why you are interested in this position
c. Details on when you could start and whether you would like to be in person or remote
d. A list of 2-3 references (will only be contacted after initial screening)
Education
Required:
- Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent by the time of appointment in biology, ecology, or another relevant field
Experience
Qualifications
Required:
- Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent by the time of appointment in biology, ecology, or another relevant field
Preferred:
- Expertise in disease ecology, aquatic host-pathogen systems, analyses of infectious disease data, community ecology
- Strong quantitative and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Enthusiasm and interest in disease ecology
- Experience with mathematical disease modelling, spatial and/or niche modeling, meta-analyses, and other quantitative analyses (especially if requesting remote work)