Postdoctoral Research Associate – Plant Systematics and Evolution
Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate Plant Systematics and EvolutionAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will support research activities in the Clark Lab with a focus on the systematics and evolution of bamboos. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day lab operations and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with the lab. The role involves conducting research by analyzing existing datasets contributing to manuscripts and participating in established research collaborations. Additional duties include assisting with the curation of scientific collections and contributing to the development of one or more grant proposals.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in biology or a related discipline by the time of employment with expertise in plant systematics and evolution; demonstrated proficiency in phylogenetics and biostatistics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in bamboo systematics
- Experience in plant anatomy
- Experience in molecular phylogenetics
- Experience in macroevolutionary analyses
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
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- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
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Proposed Start Date:
June 1 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timePay Grade:
Post DocsOriginal Posting Date:
May 12 2026Posting Close Date:
May 14 2026Job Requisition Number:
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