Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Time Series

Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Time Series

Position Number: 8102303
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full‑Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: Rogers Park‑Lake Shore Campus
Department: Biology
Location Code: BIOLOGY (02112A)
Funding: Yes – fully grant funded

We invite applications for a full‑time Post‑Doctoral Researcher with experience in the statistical analysis of multivariate evolutionary time series or related topics. The position is in Dr. Yoel Stuart’s lab and has a duration of approximately 1.5 years, potentially extendable contingent on grant funding. The funded project studies microevolution in a 20,000‑year‑long sequence of the fossil stickleback fish Gasterosteus doryssus. Information on Dr.

Stuart’s research: stuartlabloyola.org.

• Analyze and interpret a complete phenotypic and paleo ecological dataset from the fossil fish sequence;
• Prepare and publish manuscripts;
• Assist with data curation and archival;
• Supervise undergraduate researchers assisting with the project;
• Possibly learn fossil preparation and conduct collection work if needed.

As a Teaching Post‑Doctoral, the researcher may teach courses as an Instructor of Record depending on research requirements, funding, interest, and career goals.

Submit a letter of intent describing your experiences and fit to the position, along with a current Curriculum Vitae. Provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who can speak to your qualifications. For more information, please contact Dr. Stuart at ystuart.

• Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology, Paleo biology, or a related field.
• At least one manuscript in peer review describing a study of evolutionary time series or related analysis.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a field vehicle.

• PhD in Evolutionary Biology, Paleo biology, or a related field.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Required operation of university owned vehicles: Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands: Lifting, carrying, repetitive motions

Working Conditions: None

Open Date: 12/08/2025

Position Maximum Salary: $63,120.00 per annum

Position Minimum Salary: $62,232.00 per annum

Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit, Catholic institution committed to transformative education. Candidates should consult www.luc.edu/mission and www.luc.edu/transformativeed for more information. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.