Postdoctoral Researcher

23 hours ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar

About the Position:

The Hamilton Lab at Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to an NSF Plant Genome funded research program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze genomic, phenotypic, and climatic datasets to identify regions of the genome that contribute disproportionately to phenotypic differences across varying ancestral backgrounds and environments.
  • Lead research in the lab and field on the role of hybridization to climate adaptation.
  • Work closely with the PI, collaborators, and lab personnel to prepare and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, contribute to grant proposals, and present findings from the research project.
  • Develop and pursue novel research questions and integrate across biological disciplines.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in forestry, evolutionary biology, population genomics, speciation, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with analyzing whole-genome resequencing data and expertise using and trouble-shooting bioinformatic tools.
  • Experience using Unix or Linux environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise in evolutionary and ecological genomics.
  • Expertise in analysis of genomic or transcriptomic datasets.
  • Programming for bioinformatics, biostatistics, and simulations.
  • Quantitative genetics, GWAS, or gene expression studies.

About the Company:

Penn State University is a world-renowned institution committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Benefits:

  • One-year term position with an excellent possibility of re-funding for multiple additional years.
  • Opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment with a broad range of research interests.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.


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