Postdoctoral Scholar in Population and Functional Genomics

Penn State University • University Park, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Postdoctoral Scholar appointment is available in the López-Uribe lab (www.lopezuribelab.com) at The Pennsylvania State University to work on an NSF-funded project investigating sensory biology evolution in pollinators. The person in this position will be in charge of genome assembly and annotation, and the detection of signatures in olfactory gene receptors. The postdoc is expected to complete the work and disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications within the timeframe of the position. There will also be opportunities to be involved in engagement and outreach work transferring research outputs from this project to the general public. Evidence of bioinformatic skills are required for the position. The candidate should demonstrate a strong publication record, as well as evidence of effectively working in teams and mentoring students. Qualified candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in biology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or related fields of study. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD degree requirements by the appointment date. The applicant must have strong bioinformatics skills and experience analyzing genomic data. The person in this position will be involved in grant writing, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach activities. The position is open to anyone with the legal ability to begin working in the US. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, PA (Penn State's main campus).

Requirements

• Evidence of bioinformatic skills
• strong publication record
• evidence of effectively working in teams and mentoring students
• Ph.D. in biology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or related fields of study
• completed all PhD degree requirements by the appointment date
• strong bioinformatics skills and experience analyzing genomic data
• legal ability to begin working in the US

Responsibilities

• genome assembly and annotation
• detection of signatures in olfactory gene receptors
• disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications
• engagement and outreach work transferring research outputs from this project to the general public
• grant writing
• mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• outreach activities

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

What This Job Offers

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