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The Postdoctoral Scholar will participate in a lab- and field-based research project that evaluates the underlying molecular mechanisms that allow for evolutionary innovation. The postdoc will integrate gene family evolution, genomic changes, and protein function within a phylogenetic framework to address fundamental questions of photoreception in molluscs through designing and conducting gene expression experiments in non-model systems, developing computational pipelines to study gene family evolution, and analyzing and interpreting genomic and gene expression datasets (e.g., genome assemblies, RNA-seq, etc).
Minimum Education Required
Ph.D. degree in Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field
Required Qualifications
Five years of experience with large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets, demonstrated expertise in designing and analyzing gene expression experiments, a strong background in evolutionary and molecular evolution, proficiency in bioinformatics tools and programming languages (e.g., R, Python), excellent communication skills, and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. This experience could include graduate level work or other related experiences.
The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.
The pay range for this job profile is $65,000 annually. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
This will be a 3 year term position.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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