Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University • Nahant, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences and Center for Marine Ecological Genomics invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in evolutionary genomics. The successful candidate will work on a synthesis project for MacroMar, an international consortium creating a database of interoperable population genomic data. The candidate will lead comparative and synthetic analyses across large collections of population genomic datasets, with the goal of producing high-impact, peer-reviewed publications. The position offers considerable intellectual independence within a collaborative group and an opportunity to contribute to research in ecological and conservation genomics.

The successful candidate will be based at the Lotterhos Lab and the Center for Marine Ecological Genomics at Northeastern Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. The Marine Science Center offers an interdisciplinary research environment spanning evolution, ecology, biogeochemistry, and environmental sciences. This is an in-person position. Starting dates will be between April and September 2027. Applications will be reviewed starting December 1, 2026, and on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing, in order, a one-page cover letter describing relevant experience, a one-page synthesis proposal citing up to 10 references, contact information for three references, and a CV. Use 10-point Arial font and one-inch margins. The role is classified as a research position. Compensation is expected to range from $60,315 to $85,192.50; starting salary depends on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and comparisons with similarly situated employees.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
• A track record of first-author publications or submitted manuscripts under review.
• Proficiency in population genomics and bioinformatics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with R, Python, version control (Git), reproducibility, containerization (Docker, Singularity/Apptainer), and HPC computing environments.
• Experience with mentoring and teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting or contributing to meta-analyses or comparative studies spanning multiple taxa, populations, or datasets.
• Familiarity with tools for demographic inference, selection scans, or landscape genomics.
• Experience working with large datasets in HPC environments.
• Interest in marine evolution and familiarity with challenges of working in marine environments.
• Track record of excellent mentoring, development of educational resources, and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and coordinate with network members, including wet-lab and computational team members, to define data standards, ensure analytical reproducibility, and assist with project goals.
• Design and lead synthetic analyses across multiple population genomic datasets, identifying broad patterns in genetic diversity, population structure, demographic history, or adaptation.
• Disseminate research and write and publish first-author manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the intellectual environment and management of the network, including mentoring, developing education pipelines, documentation, and organizing and leading workshops and trainings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness and life benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Commuting and transportation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree