Texas A&M University is looking to solve the problem of understanding the genomic architecture of reproductive isolation in mammals by hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role will analyze genomic datasets to dissect the repeatability of X-linked reproductive isolation.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in comparative genomics as demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Relevant experience in whole genome analysis of mammalian or vertebrate genomes.
- Experience with comparative and evolutionary genomic approaches
- Relevant laboratory skills for comparative genomics (HMW DNA extraction, library preparation, cell culture).
- Experience with natural history collections.
Responsibilities
- Carry out bioinformatic analysis of mammalian genome sequence data and generating novel genome assemblies
- Use computer software for genome assembly, sequence alignment, and comparative genomic analyses.
- Develop new software for comparative genomics and phylogenomics.
- Analyze complete genomic datasets from multiple mammalian systems to dissect the repeatability of X-linked reproductive isolation.
- Analyze research data and summarize results.
- Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
- Provide general lab management and supervision of undergraduate students and research assistants.
Other
- PhD in Genetics and Genomics or closely related fields.
- Occasional travel to partner institutions across the continental United States.
- Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process.
- This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
- All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
