The Spatial Ecology and Paleontology Lab at Georgia Tech invites applicants for a postdoctoral position. We are seeking a new member of our research community to be jointly supervised by Jenny McGuire (Georgia Tech) and Michelle Lawing (Texas A&M). This postdoctoral research associate would join a vibrant team of international researchers investigating global change ecology. This position will advance research focused on understanding biodiversity responses to global change, particularly within the framework outlined in McGuire et al. (2023), which emphasizes using historical perspectives to inform conservation strategies on our dynamically changing planet.
Depending on postdoc expertise and interests, tasks will include a combination of participation in the following: (1) a large international collaboration evaluating disequilibrium in trait-environment relationships by innovating ecometric models for reptiles and/or mammals (2) the evaluation of the climate tracking and climate fidelity of mammal and plant taxa, (3) the mentorship and research facilitation of graduate students examining the effects of arid conditions various aspects of taxonomic diversity of fossils from Natural Trap Cave, Wyoming, (4) grant writing and collaborative papers. It is our utmost priority to ensure that postdocs in the lab take on projects that will allow them to achieve the scientific visibility that will make them as competitive as possible in this job market.
The ideal candidate would have strong skills in statistics, programming, spatial analysis, and database management. The candidate must be an exceptional collaborator and mentor. Adequate knowledge of the skeletal morphology of mammals and/or reptiles is useful but not required.
If aspects of this position sound interesting to you, even if you do not possess all the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply. Reviewing of applications will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled. Start date as early as Fall 2025, but flexible. Postdoc must be resident at Georgia Tech. The position is for one year with the opportunity to extend for an additional year (currently two years of funding in total) and several options for further expansion on upcoming grant submissions.
Please email a single pdf to Jenny (jmcguire@gatech.edu) by August 15, 2025 with the following information: (1) Cover letter stating your interest in this position, your fit, and your previous experience related to this position description, including scientific goals and interests, (2) CV, (3) Names and contact information for three persons willing to provide a recommendation.