Population Biology Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Population Biology Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department School of Biological Sciences-1076
Requisition Number F_260006
Posting Open Date 01/26/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/02/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) School of Biological Sciences is seeking applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Population Biology Program of Excellence.
The goal of the Population Biology-POE Postdoctoral Fellowship is to stimulate synergistic interactions between faculty and postdoctoral scholars broadly interested in the area of Population Biology. POE postdoctoral fellows pursue a research program under the sponsorship of an Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) faculty member in the School of Biological Sciences (https://biosci.unl.edu/research-areas ), and are expected to enhance graduate education, serve as a model for graduate students in career development, and promote interactions among faculty at UNL. While in residence, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to lead a seminar, symposium, or outreach project that will appeal to Population Biologists across campus. 
EEB faculty at UNL are highly integrative and collaborative, using a wide array of approaches and study systems to study a diverse set of biological questions, from the molecular determinants of adaptation and speciation to multimodal animal communication to the community ecology of extinct mammals to the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
The expected salary will be $49,000 per year, with an expected starting date of September 1 or later in 2026.
Lincoln, Nebraska, is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in America, with a low cost of living, over 130 miles of bike trails throughout the city, and a vibrant restaurant and music scene.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or will complete Ph.D. before start date.
  • Conduct cutting edge research related to faculty research areas in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior section in the School of Biological Sciences (https://biosci.unl.edu/research-areas ).
Preferred Qualifications
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Criminal History Background Check Required
Posted Salary
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the Faculty Academic/Administrative Information form. Attach the following documents:
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • A one-page description of previous or current research.
  • A 2-3 page description of proposed research. The research proposal should be developed in collaboration with the proposed faculty sponsor.


    • Combine research descriptions (items 2 and 3) into a single document and attach as “Other Document.” Research descriptions for past and current POE postdoctoral fellows can be viewed at https://biosci.unl.edu/research/population-biology-poe-postdoctoral-fellowships/ . Priority will be given to applicants new to UNL.
    In addition, arrange for two (2) recommendation letters from non-UNL faculty and one (1) recommendation letter from the UNL faculty sponsor – a total of three (3) letters – to be emailed to cmeiklejohn2@unl.edu  by the review date. The subject line should read “Population Biology Post-doc application reference."
    For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
    Brooke Crawley, badam2@unl.edu
    Job Category
    Job Category (old) Post Docs & Other Academic
    Job Type Full-Time
    Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
    If Temporary, indicate end date
    Planned Hire Date 09/01/2026
    Appointment End Date
    Organizational Location Default Location

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