Position Summary

Perform research in the McGraw and Kozakiewicz labs studying avian ecology in local agricultural settings. This position is partly funded by a new USDA AFRI grant focused on identifying and mitigating transmission of antimicrobial resistant bacteria among wild birds and livestock, but there will additionally be opportunities to develop other projects on similar topics in avian ecology, such as infectious disease, ecophysiology, color signaling, and wildlife health.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Avian Ecology

Minimum Requirements

 PhD in biology or related discipline. Extensive field experience studying wild birds.

Desired Qualifications

Expertise in one of several related areas, including ecophysiology, disease ecology, urban or agroecology, and/or movement ecology of birds. Lab experience preferred as well, including work on bird pathogens/parasites, genetics/genomics, immunocompetence, stress physiology, or other aspects of avian health.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

CV

Two professional recommendation letters

Review of Applications Begins On

11/30/2026

Website

www.integrativebiology.naturalscience.msu.edu

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