Postdoctoral Researcher Evolutionary Genomics and Population Genetics
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher - Evolutionary Genomics and Population GeneticsAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob 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 markertrait 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 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
April 30 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication 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
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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 2026Posting Close Date:
March 17 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18742Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
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