What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scholar - Modeling Microbial Systems (Allison Lab) position at UCI School of Medicine?
Position overview
Salary range : The salary range for this position is $66, - $80,. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date : January 8,
Next review date : Friday, Feb 7, at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Tuesday, Apr 1, at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Irvine is hiring a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on modeling microbial populations, communities, and ecosystems. The appointment is for two years at % time, with a comprehensive benefits package. Continuation beyond initial appointment will be based on performance and availability of funding. Salary is based on UCI salary scales and dependent on qualifications and experience.
With funding from federal and private sources, the Allison research team aims to build the next generation of microbial-explicit models to improve understanding of global change impacts on ecosystems and the carbon cycle. The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with a diverse team of faculty, academic staff, graduate students, and other postdoctoral scholars to develop models, assimilate data, run simulations, and disseminate research findings.
The responsibilities of this position include :
- Develop, update, and run microbial-explicit models, such as DEMENT, that simulate microbial processes and ecosystem functioning in response to climate, wildfire, and other environmental changes.
- Incorporate microbial models and processes into models running at ecosystem to global scales.
- Collaborate with team members to assemble and refine datasets on microbial traits and ecosystem processes for model parameterization and validation.
- Disseminate models and research outcomes through peer-reviewed articles, code releases, repositories, reports, presentations, workshops, conferences, and other media.
- Mentor graduate and / or undergraduate student researchers.
Interested applicants should submit : (a) a cover letter explaining your relevant background, interest in this research, and your career goals following postdoctoral work; (b) current curriculum vitae; (c) doctoral dissertation abstract; (d) inclusive excellence activities statement; and (e) names and contact information of three references.
Apply to the following on-line recruitment URL to submit the material requested :
Please direct inquiries to Steven Allison at .
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of hiring)
Desired qualifications :
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Accepting all applicants
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - Dissertation Abstract
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
Salary : $66 - $80
