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Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Barnabas Daru

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Daru, Barnabas
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Biology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
Postdoctoral Position in Biogeographic Inference Tools (2 years)
Appointment Start Date: 
04/01/2023
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://forms.gle/wKjNJHGcbfrJMXgQ7
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please submit applications before March 14, 2023 via https://forms.gle/wKjNJHGcbfrJMXgQ7
Direct any questions to Dr. Barnabas Daru at bdaru@stanford.edu. The start date is May 2023, with flexibility.

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY23 minimum is $68,238.

A 2-year postdoctoral position in developing analytical methods and tools for evolutionary biogeography and macroecology is available in the lab of Barnabas Daru (https://darulab.org/) in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. This position is part of a collaborative, NSF funded Division of Biological Infrastructure project titled “phyloregion, computational infrastructure for biogeographic regionalization and macroecology in the R computing environment.” The position is 100% research.
 
The responsibilities are to: (1) Develop new methods for analyzing biome evolution; (2) Develop new tools to visualize patterns of biogeography, macroecology and evolution; and (3) Develop new tools for conservation that reflect the key dimensions of phylogenetic diversity including richness, divergence, and regularity (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4792835).
 
The Daru Lab is supportive of opportunities for professional development (through Office of Postdoctoral Affairs; https://postdocs.stanford.edu/). The postdoc will also have the opportunity to participate in a users workshop on biogeographic methods held at Stanford Hopkins Marine Station and Turtle Cove Field Station, Louisiana. We strive to provide a flexible, comfortable, inclusive environment for research and professional growth.
 
Prospective postdocs from traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications: 
  • PhD in ecology, biology, evolution, biogeography, statistics or a related field
  • Demonstrated expertise in spatial analysis and programming in the R computing environment
  • Prior experience with GIS/geospatial analysis, R package development, Git, and/or reproducible research would be an asset.
Required Application Materials: 

Applicants should electronically submit a single PDF containing the following:
1. a 2-page cover letter detailing your research interests and skills that match the position
2. a recent CV (with contact information for 3-5 references listed at the end)

 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.