STRI is headquartered in Panama with modern research facilities and field stations throughout the country, and hosts a vibrant and collaborative scientific community of 30 staff scientists and over 1500 scientific visitors per year. Early- to mid-career candidates are especially encouraged; applicants at all postdoctoral stages will be considered. Annual salary is commensurate with experience, and compensation packages are internationally competitive. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field. Interested candidates should submit the following as PDF files: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and interests, 3-5 publications, and contact information for three references to strisearch@si.edu. Please address inquiries in the four focal fields to respective search committee chairs: animal behavior, Dr. Rachel Page, at PageR@si.edu; microbial ecology, Dr. Kristin Saltonstall at SaltonstallK@si.edu; forest biology, Dr. Helene Muller-Landau at MullerH@si.edu; and marine science, Dr. Mark Torchin at TorchinM@si.edu. For other research fields please address inquiries to Dr. William Wcislo at WcisloW@si.edu.
Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2017. For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions please download the pdf.
Staff Scientist Research Position in Animal Behavior,
Staff Scientist Research Position in Terrestrial Microbial Ecology,
Staff Scientist Research Position in Forest Biology and
Staff Scientist Research Position in Marine Science
Staff Scientist Research Position in Tropical Science - Open Field
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