Post-Doctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Time Series

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Job Title: 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 Name: BIOLOGY

Location Code: BIOLOGY (02112A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Time Series incumbent will be responsible for (i) analyzing and interpreting a complete phenotypic and paleoecological 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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).

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology, Paleobiology, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with at least a PhD degree in Evolutionary Biology, Paleobiology, 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.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

None

Computer Skills

• 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 Salary

Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $63,120.00 per annum

Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $62,232.00 per annum

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

About Loyola University Chicago

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