Postdoctoral Researcher, Avian Comparative Genomics - POA
University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Claramunt lab at The University of New Orleans is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on the project “Genomic drivers of climate adaptability and evolutionary diversification in a radiation of Neotropical passerine birds,” funded by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The focus of the position is the generation and analysis of high-quality genomes for the family Furnariidae, including genome assembly, annotation, and comparative analyses across lineages.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, or related field
- Experience with genome assembly and/or large genomic datasets
- Strong computational skills (Unix/Linux, scripting in R/Python)
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Responsibilities
- Assemble and curate genomes from short- and long-read data (e.g., PacBio HiFi)
- Develop and implement assembly and annotation pipelines
- Conduct comparative genomic analyses in a phylogenetic framework
- Contribute to manuscripts and collaborative projects
- (Optional) develop independent projects aligned with lab interests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
