Post-Doctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Time Series

Position Details

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Time Series
Job Category:
University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Campus:
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department: BIOLOGY
Location Code: BIOLOGY (02112A)
Position Number: 8102303
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Open Date: 12/08/2025

Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology invites Applications for a full-time Post-Doctoral Researcher with experience in the area of the statistical analysis of multivariate evolutionary time series or related topics. The Position is in the Lab of Dr. Yoel Stuart. We have a funded project to study microevolution in a 20,000-year-long sequence of the fossil stickleback fish, Gasterosteus doryssus.

You can read about Dr. Stuart's research .
The Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Time Series incumbent will be responsible for (i) analyzing and interpreting a complete phenotypic and paleo ecological dataset from the fossil fish sequence; (ii) preparing and publishing manuscripts; (iii) assisting with data curation and archival; and (iv) supervising undergraduate researchers assisting with the project. The Post Doctoral Researcher could have the opportunity to learn fossil preparation and conduct collection, if needed to augment analysis and writing.

The position is classified as a Teaching Post-Doctoral, and they may teach courses as an Instructor of Record depending on research requirements, funding, interest, and career goals.

Submit a letter of intent that describes their experiences and fit to the position, as well as a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who are qualified to speak to the Applicant's qualifications for this Position. For more information, please contact Dr. Stuart (ystuart).

• A Master's Degree in Evolutionary Biology, Paleo biology, or a related field.
• As evidence of experience analyzing evolutionary time series, the Applicant should have at least one manuscript in Peer Review describing a Study of Evolutionary Time Series or related analysis.
• The Applicant should have a valid Driver's License and be willing to drive a Field vehicle.

• Applicants with at least a PhD degree in Evolutionary Biology, Paleo biology, or a related field are preferred.
• As evidence of experience analyzing Evolutionary Time Series, the Applicant should have at least one Peer-Reviewed Publication describing a Study of Evolutionary Time Series or related analysis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in R and producing reproducible, shareable code and projects.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website .edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website .edu/transformativeed.

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