Post Doctoral Research Associate Zoology & Physiology (B Merkle Lab)
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JOB TITLE:
Post Doctoral Research Associate
JOB PURPOSE:
Hiring a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate position to join an NSF-funded multi-institutional research team studying graduate students ability to communicate science effectively and ethically and working to equip faculty and staff to overcome barriers that prevent embedding such training in disciplinary science graduate programs. The successful applicant will contribute to and/or lead research efforts associated with a nationwide survey and scicomm training interventions. For additional information about the research study visit: Open to remote and/or hybrid work arrangements. Position is funded at $61000 with comprehensive benefits package. The position is renewable for up to 2 years contingent upon performance and mutual agreement between postdoc and project PI. Extension of position would be contingent upon securing additional funding. Start date is negotiable ideally within Q1 2026.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary duties will include: 1) contributing to a study conducted over dozens of Ecology Evolution Behavior and Conservation (EEBC) graduate programs across the U.S. to gauge impacts of three science communication interventions (guest speakers 1-week science communication modules and full-term courses); 2) assessing baseline perceptions motivations and outcomes of effective and ethical science communication training of participating graduate students faculty members and staff members through a broadly distributed survey before and after participation in interventions as well as a nationally distributed version of the survey; and 3) similar analyses of a coaching program designed to help academic faculty and staff overcome institutional barriers that may prevent them from offering science communication training for graduate students. The postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for training and collaborating with other personnel leading analyses of surveys and artifacts from the interventions and co-publishing results in a timely fashion as part of a team of researchers from across several institutions.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Service: Relevant department university and professional service to support science communication training for graduate students.
- Professional development: Attend trainings necessary to stay up to date on cutting-edge approaches to science communication research.
COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork (Cooperation)
- Collaboration
- Work Prioritization & Management
- Motivational Fit
- Technical/Professional Knowledge
- Work Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Doctoral Degree is required for this position however consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their Doctoral Degree and will complete the degree prior to starting work. The ideal candidate has knowledge of ecology and experience conducting social science research and managing associated large data sets.
- Experience generating and analyzing survey data and data from interviews focus groups and written artifacts from participants using qualitative and quantitative approaches
- Experience and/or willingness to work on interdisciplinary teams
- Excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to publish quality papers
- Strong communication & writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to mentor students and manage research projects
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong trajectory of publishing in the peer-reviewed literature
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with and analyzing relevant data types
- Proficient with relevant mixed methods social science research software (e.g. MaxQDA SPSS Dedoose etc.)
- Experience doing studying and/or offering training in science communication.
- Experience with highly collaborative research projects
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following application materials as a single pdf: (1) a detailed cover letter describing fit and interest in the position (2) a CV (3) contact information for four references and (4) 1-3 representative publications or relevant work (e.g. lesson/training plans scicomm outreach materials etc.). Review of applications will begin November 17 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Due to a current system limitation you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However if youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
WORK LOCATION:
Remote/Flexible Work: This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.
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