Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

Perform research in the McGraw and Kozakiewicz labs studying avian ecology in local agricultural settings. This position is partly funded by a new USDA AFRI grant focused on identifying and mitigating transmission of antimicrobial resistant bacteria among wild birds and livestock, but there will additionally be opportunities to develop other projects on similar topics in avian ecology, such as infectious disease, ecophysiology, color signaling, and wildlife health.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Avian Ecology

 PhD in biology or related discipline. Extensive field experience studying wild birds.

Expertise in one of several related areas, including ecophysiology, disease ecology, urban or agroecology, and/or movement ecology of birds. Lab experience preferred as well, including work on bird pathogens/parasites, genetics/genomics, immunocompetence, stress physiology, or other aspects of avian health.

Cover letter

CV

Two professional recommendation letters

11/30/2026

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Advertised: Oct 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 27, 2028 Eastern Daylight Time

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