Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow Requisition ID: 2026-10626 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res Department: Ecology Center Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Peter Adler's lab at Utah State University is seeking a postdoc to join a 2 year, NSF-funded project titled, "The functional consequences of community-climate disequilibria." Existing research provides justification, but no direct evidence, for the hypothesis that mismatches between the current climate and community composition reduce ecosystem functioning. The postdoc will use existing data sets to directly test this hypothesis for net primary productivity, invasion resistance, and pollination services in a range of communities and ecological contexts. Applicants should have strong programming and data analysis skills and expertise in community and/or ecosystem ecology. The postdoc will also coordinate the collaborative activities of the Ecological Acclimation Network, which has more than three dozen members spread across academic, NGO, and government institutions. Review of applications will begin September 14. Responsibilities * Search for, acquire format, and clean data using R, Python, or equivalent * Conduct statistical analyses using frequentist and Bayesian approaches * Prepare peer-review manuscripts * Present research at academic conferences * Coordinate activities of the Ecological Acclimation Network Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Ecology, Biology, Statistics or related field * Track record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Advanced coding anUtah data analysis skills Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working with large, collaborative groups * Demonstrated knowledge of both community and ecosystem ecology * Experience communicating science to non-academic audiences Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" * Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" * Statement of paste and future research interests (2 page maximum) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" * Contact information for three professional references to be typed at the beginning of the application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. College/Department Highlights University Highlights As Utah's student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/no -discrimination).