"Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolutionary Genetics and Neurobiology"

Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolutionary Genetics and Neurobiology

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location: Hanover, New Hampshire

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Type: Full-Time

Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolutionary Genetics and Neurobiology

Department: Biological Sciences

Position Type: Fellowship

Qualifications:

• PhD in biology, neuroscience, genetics, molecular biology, or related field or a closely related field, or ABD with degree received by the start date.
• Strong publication record
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular or neurobiological techniques
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills

This position is eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Employment is contingent on authorization to work in the United States.

Application Instructions:

Please submit all materials electronically through Interfolio:

1. A cover letter describing your research interests and career goals, and addressing all relevant aspects of the position description;
2. Curriculum vitae, including names and contact information for three references;
3. Writing sample consisting of a scientific manuscript (published, in press, or preprint preferred).

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Recommendation letters will be requested only for finalists. For questions about the position, please contact Professor Emily Behrman at Emily.L.Behrman@dartmouth.edu.

Description:

The Behrman Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in molecular genetics or neuroscience.

Our research investigates the mechanisms underlying adaptation to environmental variation. We integrate evolutionary genetics, functional genomics, physiology, and organismal biology to understand how genetic and neural variation translate into phenotypic and behavioral differences in natural populations. We are particularly interested in connecting molecular and neural mechanisms to whole-organism function and evolutionary processes.

We seek a highly motivated scientist with strong molecular and/or neurobiological expertise who is excited about addressing evolutionary and physiological questions that span levels of biological organization. The person in this position will develop an independent research program aligned with the lab's integrative framework while contributing to ongoing collaborative projects. We welcome applicants with strengths in:

• Molecular biology (e.g., gene expression analysis, CRISPR/editing, functional genomics)
• Neurobiology (e.g., neural circuitry, neurogenetics, behavioral assays, neurophysiology)
• Integrative approaches that link genotype to neural and/or molecular mechanisms to organismal phenotype

This position is ideal for qualified candidates interested in building a research program that bridges mechanistic and evolutionary biology. Responsibilities include:

• Design and lead independent research projects
• Integrate multi-level datasets (e.g., genomic, neural, physiological, behavioral)
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Mentor students and contribute to a collaborative lab environment
• Participate in grant development and fellowship applications

This position is full-time, non-remote, in-residence at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH, with start date as early as June 1, 2026. The appointment will be for one year with opportunity to renew annually.