Job Description

Requisition: 202500002F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Environmental and Geosciences

General Requirements:

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a continuing one-year assignment for a maximum of two years.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The Department of Environmental and Geosciences seeks to hire a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work on an NSF CAREER grant to Dr. David Moss. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in research, including museum and field work, and mentor undergraduate students. The option to cover specific topics in courses taught by the supervisor will also be provided so that the candidate can obtain feedback on teaching.

The funded grant seeks to answer questions related to longevity using both modern and fossil bivalves and seeks to answer three questions: 1) is lifespan a heritable trait 2) can body size trends be explained by changes in life history strategy and 3) how do latitudinal life history gradients change in alternate climate settings? While the post-doc will contribute to all questions, the primary responsibilities of the post-doc will be to focus on the phylogenetic and lifespan analysis of fossil Glycymerids. In addition, the post-doc will help facilitate four planned teacher workshops during their tenure. The PI will develop three of these workshops independently and the post-doc will be responsible for designing and leading one of the workshops. In addition, the post-doc will be encouraged to help lead tours of K-12 students of the SHSU Natural History Collections.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include the following:
1) a curriculum vitae
2) a 2-3 page letter describing your research interests, experience, and long-term goals (under writing sample)
3) a list of names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences/Geology/Paleobiology or Biology. The successful candidate shall have a proven record with respect to publication history. Areas of emphasis include paleobiology, sclerochronology, and/or phylogenetics.

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

A successful candidate will have a proven track record in publishing scholarly work related to paleobiology and/or sclerochronology. The successful candidate shall have a strong desire to mentor undergraduate students.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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