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Texas Tech University
  • Position Number: 2165359
  • Location: Lubbock, TX
  • Position Type: Science - Biology


TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate
Lubbock
23070BR
Biological Sciences

Position Description
Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Major/Essential Functions
A postdoctoral position examining plant physiological responses to environmental variability is available in the lab of Dr. Nick Smith in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University. The Smith Lab examines the responses of plants and ecosystems to change in abiotic conditions and the resulting feedbacks from these responses to global change. The successful applicant will join a vibrant group of researchers in the Smith Lab, which is housed within the brand new EcoHealth Lab facility. The postdoc will work closely with an international group of collaborators focused on improving understanding and predictability of plant physiological processes and their feedbacks to ecosystem processes under global change.

The postdoctoral research assistant will be given freedom to explore questions and develop projects pertinent to their interests and experiences. These should be overlap with one or more of the following ongoing themes in the lab:
  • Plant physiological acclimation to global change
  • Development of quantitative plant ecophysiological theory
  • The impact of belowground resource availability on plant physiological processes
  • Scaling from leaves to the globe
  • Interactions between plants and microbial symbionts and the impact on physiology
  • Species and functional type specific responses to global change
  • Land surface and Earth system modeling
  • Plant resource uptake and use optimization
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will carry out empirical and modeling research examining plant physiological responses and feedbacks to environmental variability. The specific projects will be tailored to the individuals interests and expertise. The position will also involve mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Required Qualifications
PhD in area of project specialization Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience carrying out manipulation experiments examining plant physiological responses is highly desirable. Strong quantitative skills are also highly desired.


To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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