Posted on Sun, 09/08/2024 - 17:27

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Gordon, Deborah M
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Biology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
Start date open. 1 year with possibility of renewal
Appointment Start Date: 
Start date open
Group or Departmental Website: 
http://www.stanford.edu/~dmgordon/
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Inquiries about the position should be sent to Deborah Gordon (dmgordon@stanford.edu).  

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 FY25 minimum is $73,800.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION 
Stanford University, Department of Biology
 
We are excited to announce an opening for a postdoctoral researcher position to work on a newly NSF-funded project, a collaboration between Deborah Gordon (Stanford) and Florian Menzel (University of Mainz, Germany) on variation among harvester ant colonies in the waterproofing capacity of their cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs), and how the CHCs are related to the collective regulation of foraging behavior to manage the risk of water loss. 

The position will be based in Deborah Gordon's lab in the Department of Biology, Stanford University  (http://www.stanford.edu/~dmgordon/). 

Candidates are required to hold a PhD before their start date. The start date is flexible. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. 

Required Qualifications: 
  • The position requires a motivated and self-directed scientist who is independent, conscientious, with a strong background in reproducible research including statistical analysis, and has excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Applicants should have research experience in chemical ecology, preferably in CHCs,  involving both field and laboratory work on insect behavior, and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Required Application Materials: 
  • CV
  • Statement of research interests
  • Names and contact information of three references

 

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.