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SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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Position Title Post-Doctoral Fellow, Environmental & Geosciences Requisition 202500002F Rank Post-Doctoral Fellow FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience.Position Category Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department Dept of Environmental and Geosciences Open Date 02/06/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41968 Refer Applicants To Contact Name David Moss Title Associate Professor Contact Phone 936-294-1593 Contact Email dxm112@SHSU.EDU Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Environmental and Geosciences seeks to hire a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work on an NSF CAREER grant to Dr. David Moss. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in research, including museum and field work, and mentor undergraduate students. The option to cover specific topics in courses taught by the supervisor will also be provided so that the candidate can obtain feedback on teaching.
The funded grant seeks to answer questions related to longevity using both modern and fossil bivalves and seeks to answer three questions: 1) is lifespan a heritable trait 2) can body size trends be explained by changes in life history strategy and 3) how do latitudinal life history gradients change in alternate climate settings? While the post-doc will contribute to all questions, the primary responsibilities of the post-doc will be to focus on the phylogenetic and lifespan analysis of fossil Glycymerids. In addition, the post-doc will help facilitate four planned teacher workshops during their tenure. The PI will develop three of these workshops independently and the post-doc will be responsible for designing and leading one of the workshops. In addition, the post-doc will be encouraged to help lead tours of K-12 students of the SHSU Natural History Collections. Educational Requirements for the Position Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences/Geology/Paleobiology or Biology. The successful candidate shall have a proven record with respect to publication history. Areas of emphasis include paleobiology, sclerochronology, and/or phylogenetics. Experience Required for the Position A successful candidate will have a proven track record in publishing scholarly work related to paleobiology and/or sclerochronology. The successful candidate shall have a strong desire to mentor undergraduate students. Other Requirements for the Position The Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a continuing one-year assignment for a maximum of two years. Special Instructions Summary Applications must be submitted electronically and should include the following:
1) a curriculum vitae
2) a 2-3 page letter describing your research interests, experience, and long-term goals (under writing sample)
3) a list of names and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted. Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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