Research Associate evaluating the proximate causes and evolutionary consequences of developmental plasticity
Research Associate evaluating the proximate causes and evolutionary consequences of developmental plasticity
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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age ethnicity color race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status national origin disability status or protected veteran status. The department of Biology is a large unified department with strong undergraduate degrees nationallyranked graduate programs and worldclass research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology from evolution to cell biology from molecular biology to systems biology bioinformatics and genomics. It is always an exciting time for Biology enormous advances in global genome analysis coupled with unprecedented developments in interdisciplinary research have made the 21st century the Century of Biology. The Department of Biology is part of The College of Arts Sciences the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University. The College values diversity equity and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in the success of its educational mission. For the full statement click here. We are seeking a positive motivated and responsible individual to join the LednRettig lab as a fulltime Research Associate at Indiana University. We use interdisciplinary approaches to understand both the proximate mechanisms mediating developmental plasticity and its ecological and evolutionary outcomes. To answer these questions we use spadefoot toads whose larvae exhibit extraordinary developmental plasticity in response to dietary and social cues; further this plasticity is associated with the evolution of novel and complex traits such as predaceous and often cannibalistic behaviors. We currently house a colony at Indiana University to facilitate controlled experimental investigation of developmental plasticity and collect our animals from the field both locally and in the Southwestern United States. For more information on our group please visit our lab website (ledonrettig) A successful candidate will fulfill three main goals: (i) maintenance of the spadefoot toad colony (ii) regular lab maintenance and organization and (iii) data collection and analysis. The candidate will be expected to learn to use new techniques and software interact with and assist other members of the lab and attend and present their data at lab meetings. The candidate will also be expected to mentor undergraduate students in the laboratory and participate in outreach events. To apply: Please submit 1 a cover letter explaining academic background and reasons for wanting to join our group 2 a curriculum vitae and 3 contact information for three professional references to: Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus benefits. Best consideration date: July 21 2023 Anticipated start date: September 1 2023 although specific start date is negotiable.
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