Conservation Genomics Postdoc: Population Genetics

El Bichólogo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Annual leave

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Pension

Employee discounts

Museum access

Garden access

Job summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking candidates with a strong track record in bioinformatics and population genomics to inform conservation actions in threatened orchid populations. The role will design targeted capture probes for genome-wide genetic analyses in Cypripedium calceolus and Cephalanthera spp., as part of two UK Government–funded projects under the Wild Again campaign.

Based at Kew Gardens with regular home working, the post offers a supportive scientific environment, a

Qualifications

• PhD in conservation genetics or related field.
• Experience with population genomic data.
• Strong motivation for high‑quality research and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design targeted capture probes for genome‑wide analyses in orchid populations.
• Analyze population genomic data and provide conservation recommendations.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Population genomics

Team player

Conservation genetics

Education

PhD in conservation genetics or related field

Job description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking candidates with a strong track record in bioinformatics and population genomics to inform conservation actions in threatened orchid populations. The role will design targeted capture probes for genome-wide genetic analyses in Cypripedium calceolus and Cephalanthera spp., as part of two UK Government–funded projects under the Wild Again campaign.

Based at Kew Gardens with regular home working, the post offers a supportive scientific environment, a