*Postdoctoral Researcher*

Department of Earth Sciences/College of Letters and Science

The Deep Time Biology Lab (Montana State University, MSU) is looking for 
a new postdoctoral scientist to join our team. We are interested in 
candidates with expertise in comparative vertebrate development, 
neurobiology, bone biology, and macroevolution.

In collaboration with the Rashid Lab (MSU) and the Scheller Lab 
(Washington University), we seek to better understand the complex 
relationships between the nervous system and bone. This project provides 
a unique interdisciplinary environment that combines laboratory analysis 
with computational biology (phylogenetic comparative methods).

*Duties & Responsibilities Include:*

  * *Tissue Sampling*: Execute the sampling and histological preparation
    and staining of bone from domestic sheep, domestic chicken, and
    African clawed frogs to characterize nerve fiber distribution.
  * *Immunohistochemistry: *Adapt and optimize multiple antibody stains
    for use on non-traditional model species like avian and amphibian
    sections.
  * *Gene Expression:* Conduct gene expression experiments on bone
    tissue samples
  * *Manage High-Resolution Imaging:* Perform light and fluorescent
    imaging across entire transverse bone sections, ensuring proper
    overlap for high-quality image stitching.
  * *Phylogenetic Comparative Methods: *Apply comparative data science
    methods to integrate results across species and differentiate
    between conserved and adaptive neural and vascular traits.

The position is based at Montana State University in *Bozeman, MT, USA*. 
Montana State is a research-active institution nestled in the Rocky 
Mountains, offering a vibrant academic community and unparalleled 
outdoor recreational opportunities. We maintain a close partnership with 
the *Museum of the Rockies*, a world-class institution and official 
repository for state and federal fossils.

For more information, visit the following resources:

  * *Deep Time Biology Lab* <https://chrisorgan.github.io/>
  * *The Neuroskeletal Biology Laboratory at Washington University*
    <https://sites.wustl.edu/schellerlab/>
  * *MSU Department of Earth Sciences*
    <https://www.montana.edu/earthsciences/>
  * *MSU Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology*
    <https://www.montana.edu/mbi/>
  * *Museum of the Rockies Paleontology Team*
    <https://museumoftherockies.org/team/paleontology>

For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on:

https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/50520 

In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU 
provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and 
certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, 
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the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, 
national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected 
class status in violation of any applicable law.

Regards, Chris

Chris Organ
319D Leon Johnson Hall
Department of Earth Sciences
Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology (Affiliate Faculty)
Museum of the Rockies (Research Associate)
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 59717
Deep Time Biology Lab <https://chrisorgan.github.io/> | organ@montana.edu 
| 406.994.6920

Chris Organ <organ@montana.edu>

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