Postdoctoral Researcher
23 hours ago
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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