Postdoctoral Researcher Position

3 days ago


Lawrence, Kansas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research group at InsideHigherEd. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a collaborative project exploring the genomic basis of fitness variation in Drosophila melanogaster.

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be responsible for carrying out primary research to understand the genetic basis of male fitness variation in Drosophila melanogaster. This will involve working with genomic datasets resulting from next-generation sequencing applications and developing and executing collaborative projects with other members of the research group.

Responsibilities
  • Carry out primary research to understand the genetic basis of male fitness variation in Drosophila melanogaster.
  • Present research results in scientific journals and at conferences/symposia.
  • Work with other members of the research group to develop and execute collaborative projects.
  • Help mentor and train junior researchers (graduate students, undergraduates).
  • Pursue non-research professional development activities to advance your career goals.
Requirements
  • PhD in evolutionary biology, genetics, genomics, or a related field.
  • Experience with molecular/population/quantitative genetics, as evidenced by application materials and/or publications.
  • Experience with bioinformatics (such as coding or scripting in R or Python) as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with genomic datasets resulting from next-generation sequencing applications (e.g., whole genome sequencing, RNAseq).
  • Experience working with undergraduates or other researchers in a team setting.
How to Apply

A complete online application consists of a CV/Resume, Cover Letter outlining how the required and preferred qualifications are met, relevant experience, and interest in the position, contact information for three references, and a first-author publication/preprint that shows your ability to initiate and execute a research project.



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