Post Doctoral Scholar

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

Arts and Sciences Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology

The Hellmann Lab at The Ohio State University seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to contribute to a project investigating how developmental and transgenerational plasticity shapes individual responses to both natural and human-induced environmental change, using fish as model organisms. The successful candidate will have flexibility in determining the specific direction of the project; please see the lab website ( for information about current research. The Post Doctoral Scholar should take advantage of current fish colonies (threespined stickleback, mangrove rivulus) at OSU. Developing a strong field, genomic, or theoretical component would be welcome. This position will also supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, analyze data, lead writing peer-reviewed publications, and participate in various lab duties and activities.

Required: Ph.D. degree in a field of biological sciences. Strong research experience in evolutionary biology, ecology, animal behavior, or related field(s). A record of conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications in academic journals.

Additional Information:

The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The position is for one year, subject to renewal for a second year. The start date for this position is flexible but may be as early as June 2, 2025.

The pay range for this job profile is $61,008 annually. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location:

Kinnear Rd, 1315 (0951)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

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