As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Job Description Postbac Research Assistant (TEMPORARY) Lead a research project analyzing the biological value of Antarctic soil samples using 16S amplicon sequencing, requiring advanced bioinformatics, data integration, and interpretation. This position will complete analyses, finalize datasets, and prepare a manuscript and NSF proposal, ensuring continuity for this high-impact collaboration.