Postdoctoral Scholar in Population and Functional Genomics

About the role

A Postdoctoral Scholar appointment is available in the López-Uribe lab at The Pennsylvania State University to work on an NSF-funded project investigating sensory biology evolution in pollinators.

Responsibilities

• Complete genome assembly and annotation
• Detect signatures in olfactory gene receptors
• Disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications
• Engage and outreach work transferring research outputs to the general public
• Grant writing
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Outreach activities

Requirements

• Evidence of bioinformatic skills
• Strong publication record
• Effective team work and mentoring students
• Ph.D. in biology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or related fields
• Completed all PhD degree requirements by the appointment date
• Experience analyzing genomic data
• Legal ability to work in the US

Qualifications

• Strong publication record
• Effective team work and mentoring students
• Experience analyzing genomic data

Skills

• Bioinformatics skills

Benefits

• Details available on the Benefits Page

Pay

Details available on the Benefits Page

Schedule

The position is open until a suitable candidate is found.

Contact

Please send any questions regarding the position to Margarita López-Uribe (mml64@psu.edu) with the subject line: “Postdoctoral Scholar Appointment in Population and Functional Genomics”.