OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES

Postdoctoral researcher - starting early spring 2021

The Caterino Arthropod Biodiversity Lab at Clemson University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct integrative research on arthropod biodiversity in the southeastern United States. This NSF-funded project, ‘Litter Arthropods of High Appalachia’, will utilize metabarcoding procedures to analyze patterns of diversity and endemism across leaf litter arthropod faunas in the southern Appalachians.

A Ph.D. in Systematic Biology, Entomology, or a related field is required. Ideally, candidates should have demonstrated expertise in next-generation sequencing techniques and phylogenetic methods, and have systematic expertise in a relevant terrestrial arthropod group. Candidates having direct experience with metabarcoding will be preferred. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, fieldwork, labwork, data analysis, manuscript preparation, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and presentation at national/international meetings.


Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following to http://apply.interfolio.com/82020:

  1. Cover letter describing applicable experience

  2. C.V.

  3. Contact details for three references

  4. Unofficial transcripts

*If a Ph.D. degree has not yet been earned, please indicate anticipated graduation date. Any additional questions about the position may be directed to the PI.

To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by January 15, 2021. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable, but the position is open immediately.

Undergraduate assistants

Part-time work as a laboratory assistant in either the Caterino research lab or in the Clemson University Arthropod Collection is available. Please Contact Dr. Caterino if interested.