Postdoctoral Scholar - Adaptive Evolutionary Genomics

About the role

The Hamilton Lab at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to a research program focused on the role of demography and selection in the evolution of long-lived trees, specifically green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica).

Responsibilities

• Analyze full-genome resequencing data to characterize the evolutionary trajectory of green ash in novel environments.
• Quantify the impact of demographic and genetic changes on the evolutionary adaptation of forest tree species.
• Contribute to grant writing and prepare peer-reviewed publications based on research findings.
• Lead research projects and collaborate with the PI, collaborators, and lab personnel.
• Operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in forestry, evolutionary biology, population genomics, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Experience with analyzing whole-genome resequencing data, demographic analyses, genotype-environment association analyses, and bioinformatic tools.
• Familiarity with Unix or Linux environments.
• Ability to integrate across biological disciplines and troubleshoot new methodologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in evolutionary and ecological genomics.
• Expertise in landscape genomics, Genotype-Environment Association analysis, and demographic modeling.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Skills

• Programming for bioinformatics, biostatistics, and simulations.
• Experience with Unix or Linux environments.
• Ability to lead research projects and collaborate effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• The position is a term position with a discussion of the term length during the interview process.
• Continuation beyond the term length will depend on university need, performance, and funding availability.

Contact

To apply, visit this link. For informal inquiries, contact Jill Hamilton at jvh6349@psu.edu.