Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Department: 2710|Biology

Responsibilities:

Are you a dedicated and innovative researcher looking to contribute to a groundbreaking project that will reshape our understanding of marine ecosystems? The Department of Biology is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a collaborative team focused on the study of body size variations in marine organisms and their impact on biodiversity. 
Body size is a fundamental parameter that influences various aspects of an organism's life, including resource utilization, competition, predator-prey interactions, and movement efficiency. Despite its importance, there is a significant knowledge gap regarding body size variations among marine organisms across different geographical locations, environments, and taxonomic scales. This project aims to address this gap by coordinating research efforts to acquire standardized body size measurements for at least 75% of described marine metazoan species and by facilitating global synthetic analyses of marine life's size structure. 

Key Responsibilities: 
-Work closely with a diverse team of scientists, researchers, and experts in marine biology to acquire standardized body size measurements for marine metazoan species across various geographic regions and environments. 
-Compile and analyze published allometric equations for taxonomic groups, enabling the conversion of linear measurements to total mass or total carbon. This will contribute to our understanding of the relationships between body size and ecological processes. 
-Contribute to the development of a comprehensive and publicly available repository of marine organism body size data. Ensure data quality, accessibility, and compatibility for global research efforts. 
-Engage in global synthetic analyses to uncover patterns in marine life's size structure and its implications for ecosystems. Collaborate with the team to interpret and communicate research findings effectively. 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, Evolutionary Biology, or related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong expertise in marine invertebrate biology, taxonomy, ecology, and data analysis.
- Experience with statistical analysis in R package and data management with GitHub.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
- Track record of scientific publications and presentations.
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
- An extreme and nerdy love of body size research 

Job Ad# (req2569)