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University of California - Davis

Postdoctoral Fellow in Population Biology - Center for Population Biology

University of California - Davis, Davis, California, us, 95617


Position Overview

Salary range:The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $66,737-$66,737. "Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.Application WindowOpen date:

September 27, 2024Next review date:

Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position Description

EFFECTIVE: September 27, 2024DEADLINE: November 1, 2024POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN POPULATION BIOLOGY -- The Center for Population Biology at UC Davis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Population Biology, broadly defined to include ecology, phylogenetics, comparative biology, population genetics, and evolution. We particularly encourage applications from candidates that have recently completed, or will soon complete, their Ph.D.The position is for TWO YEARS, subject to review after one year, and can begin as early as July 1, 2025. This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit. The Fellow will be a fully participating member in the Center for Population Biology and will be expected to have an independent research program that bridges the interests of two or more CPB faculty research groups. The postdoctoral fellow plays a leadership role in our community with past fellows acting as important mentors, collaborators, and role models to our graduate students. We strongly encourage candidates to contact appropriate faculty sponsors before applying. We also ask that each Fellow propose a workshop, discussion or lecture series that they could offer to the community of population biologists at UC Davis.ONLINE APPLICATION: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV, a short description of research accomplishments (1-2 pages), a short description of proposed research including potential faculty mentors (1-2 pages; references may be in addition to the page limit), a brief description of their proposed workshop (1 page or less), copies of two manuscripts (published, preprints, or drafts), and a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All documents should be submitted in PDF format at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06743.For full consideration, applications (including letters of reference) must be received by November 1, 2024. E-mail questions to smmann@ucdavis.edu.Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)Candidates must have recently completed, or will soon complete, their Ph.D. in a relevant field.Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter - Please include potential faculty mentor names; and how you learned of this position.Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.Research Accomplishments - 1-2 PagesProposed Research - 1-2 pages: References may be in addition to the page limit; please include potential faculty mentor names.Proposed Workshop - 1 page or less.Publication #1 - A copy of a manuscript (published, preprint, or draft).Publication #2 - A copy of a manuscript (published, preprint, or draft).Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants.Reference requirements:3 letters of reference required.Apply link:https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06743Help contact:

smmann@ucdavis.eduAbout UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.Job Location

Davis, CA

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