"Post Doctoral Fellow"

Advertised Job Summary

Under general supervision by Dr. Wessinger, the successful applicant for this postdoctoral fellow position will carry out studies to examine population genetic processes responsible for evolution by natural selection using genomic data. The research activities are outlined in funded NSF and NIH proposals. The successful applicant will conduct field collections, carry out wet bench molecular biology protocols, analyze genomic and/or transcriptomic data, conduct additional theoretical work as required, and prepare manuscripts to be submitted for publication in scientific journals.

Job Duties

• Conduct field and laboratory-based research using genomic and phenotypic data, including planning and implementing fieldwork on native perennial wildflowers. Activities will include phenotypic data collection (trait measurement including reflectance spectroscopy), DNA extractions, RNA extractions, and genomic library preparations. (30%)
• Analysis of phenotypic and genomic data. Our lab uses genomic data to address evolutionary questions. Data analyses include but are not limited to phylogenomic analyses, genetic tests for introgression, population genomic analyses, quantitative genetic analyses, and bioinformatics methods development. (35%)
• Dissemination of research via preparing publications in scientific journals and presentations at conferences. Activities include writing, preparing presentations, and presenting at conferences. (15%)
• Overseeing and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students on their research projects. (10%)
• Performing general lab duties, including the overall organization of the lab. Attending weekly lab meetings. (10%)

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in evolutionary genetics, including molecular evolution, population genetics, and/or theoretical modeling.
• Expertise in molecular biology and genetics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Candidates must have experience with the following: molecular biology, evolutionary genetics, genomic and/or transcriptomic analyses, fieldwork experience.