Job Opportunities

Assistant Professor, Ecological Remote Sensing or GIS

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences. We seek an active researcher and educator who uses remote sensing or GIS technology for biological research questions at any scale, from monitoring individual animals to the biosphere. Remote sensing is defined broadly, and could include the acquisition and/or use of remote imagery, other sensing modalities such as lidar or photogrammetry, acoustic and camera monitoring, GPS tracking, etc. Research activities might include any combination of hardware development, software development or data analytics. Applicants will be expected to maintain an active, funded research program, supervise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, and contribute to the overall success of the Department. NJIT is a tier-one public research university located in Newark, NJ, with an emphasis on STEM subjects. The successful candidate will join NJIT’s Federated Department of Biological Sciences, with faculty expertise in ecology and conservation, animal behavior, neurobiology, locomotion and phylogenetics. ‘Federation’ with Rutgers Newark adds faculty in cell and molecular biology and neurobiology, evolution and ecology. The candidate would also be part of a new campus-wide spatial technologies group that includes colleagues from the Departments of Physics, Chemistry and Environmental Science, and Mathematics, as well as from the Newark College of Engineering. This group includes expertise in sensor development, tracking tags, GIS applications, and associated methods of data analysis. For further information, including how to apply, click here: https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=867. For questions, please contact Dr. Gareth Russell: russell@njit.edu.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Severi Lab

The Severi Lab (http://kristenseveri.wixsite.com/severilab) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on the neural circuits which underlie locomotion in the larval zebrafish. Dr. Severi’s research combines the power of a simple, transparent, genetically-accessible nervous system with optical techniques, electrophysiology, and behavior, to test the functions of specific neural circuits involved in the control of locomotion. Our goal is to understand the control of locomotion with cellular-level specificity, and to develop a backbone for future studies of disease and injury. The lab is a part of the Federated Department of Biological Sciences which spans the neighboring institutions of NJIT and Rutgers-Newark, located in the greater New York City area. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Kristen Severi to discuss potential projects and learn more (severi@njit.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received. A salaried position is guaranteed for the first 1-2 years and applicants who are deemed competitive for fellowships are preferred.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Barden Lab

The Barden Lab (https://bardenlab.org/) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is soliciting applications for a one- to two-year salaried Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on the evolution of social insects and comparative genomics. The position is linked to projects aimed at (1) understanding convergent trends in genome evolution across phylogenetically distant lineages and (2) integrating paleontological and molecular datasets to uncover evolutionary processes. In addition, there will be opportunities to develop independent projects as well as participate in ongoing lab initiatives including aspects of functional morphology, molecular evolution, phylogenetics, and ecology with respect to extant and fossil insects. Research in the lab is fundamentally comparative and incorporates data from multiple species simultaneously to answer broad evolutionary questions. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Phil Barden to discuss potential projects and learn more (barden@njit.edu). Please consult the Jobs@NJIT website for more information on applying. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The application period will be open until filled. 

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The New Jersey Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.