Postdoctoral Researcher - Evolutionary Genomics and Population Genetics
About The Position
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Crop Genetic Resources and Informatics to apply genome informatics and quantitative genetic approaches to trait analysis in specialty (pecan) and field (maize and cotton) crops. Research will include work on maize pangenomics and population diversity, with opportunities to contribute to similar analyses in other crop systems, including cotton. The successful candidate will also integrate genomic data with existing phenotypic and breeding datasets to support marker–trait association, population and comparative genomics, and trait evolution studies.
Requirements
- PhD in genetics, genomics, plant biology, bioinformatics, or a related field completed by the start date.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plant genomics or crop plants
- Experience using high-performance computing systems (,e.g., SLURM)
- Familiarity with population genomics, GWAS, or related approaches
- Experience with large biological datasets
- Proven ability to communicate scientific information clearly through written documentation and presentations.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
