Iowa State

Postdoctoral Researcher - Evolutionary Genomics and Population Genetics

Ames, IA Full time

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher - Evolutionary Genomics and Population Genetics

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Crop Genetic Resources and Informatics to apply genome informatics and quantitative genetic approaches to trait analysis in specialty (pecan) and field (maize and cotton) crops. Research will include work on maize pangenomics and population diversity, with opportunities to contribute to similar analyses in other crop systems, including cotton. The successful candidate will also integrate genomic data with existing phenotypic and breeding datasets to support marker–trait association, population and comparative genomics, and trait evolution studies.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in genetics, genomics, plant biology, bioinformatics, or a related field completed by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with plant genomics or crop plants
  • Experience using high-performance computing systems (,e.g., SLURM)
  • Familiarity with population genomics, GWAS, or related approaches
  • Experience with large biological datasets
  • Proven ability to communicate scientific information clearly through written documentation and presentations.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology explores everything from how organisms interact with their environment to the interrelationships among species; from the diversity of life to the structure of individual organisms, EEOB provides many ways to study life on our planet. 

Department Unit/Website:

Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB)

Proposed Start Date:

May 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

April 30, 2028

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:

March 3, 2026

Posting Close Date:

March 17, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18742