Postdoctoral Researcher in Macroecology

Description

The Gilbert Quantitative Wildlife Ecology Lab at Oklahoma State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher to start in Summer or Fall 2025. The postdoc will use large datasets (e.g., eBird, BBS, NEON) for macroecological analyses, including species responses to global change and environmental drivers of community structure.  

The Gilbert Lab conducts a variety of quantitative wildlife research, with previous research projects focused on large-scale patterns in wildlife behavior, responses of species and communities to global change, and development of methods for complex ecological data. For more information about the lab and the PI Dr. Gilbert, please visit: https://www.gilbertecology.com/. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research leading to peer-reviewed publications and will play an important role in maintaining the research excellence of the group. They should also demonstrate the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and other research team members.

The position is for two years (contingent upon satisfactory performance in the first year and availability of second year funding) and comes with an annual salary of $55,000 plus benefits. Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater, OK, which has been described as America’s friendliest college town and is characterized by low cost of living. This position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work schedule; however, any offer is conditional upon the approval by University Human Resources in consideration of Oklahoma State University policies, labor laws, and suitability to the work of the position/department.  If remote work is approved, the employee may not have an office on campus.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.  For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu. The position is contingent upon available funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, ecology, wildlife, statistics, or related field
• Strong writing skills as evidenced by first-author papers published in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with statistical modeling, for example generalized linear mixed-effects models, generalized additive models, occupancy models, etc.
• Experience with functional trait and phylogenetic comparative methods
• Experience with coding in programming languages such as R and/or Python
• Experience with GIS and spatial data

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a CV (please include contact information for 3 references) and a cover letter (~1 page) describing your interest in and qualifications for the position to https://apply.interfolio.com/167949.  For questions about the application process please email Dr. Neil Gilbert (neil.gilbert@okstate.edu) with the subject line “Macroecology Postdoc position”. Review of applications will begin on June 20, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.