Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology and Evolution

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Researcher to support a project investigating epigenetic signatures in fish adaptation to captivity. The role involves conducting bioinformatic analyses on genomic datasets and may include fieldwork opportunities in Montana. Candidates must hold a PhD in conservation genomics or a related field. This full-time position is fixed-term until 28/02/2027 and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable research experience in genomic and methylation data analysis.
• Experience analyzing transcriptomic data is highly desirable.
• Interest in evolutionary biology and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bioinformatic analyses of RNA-sequencing and DNA methylation datasets.
• Potential opportunities for fieldwork in Montana based on additional funding.

Skills

Bioinformatic analyses

Data analysis

Evolutionary biology

Conservation biology

Education

PhD in conservation genomics, evolutionary biology, or related discipline

Job description

Offer Description

Applications are invited for the above post to support the Principal Investigator, Dr Ylenia Chiari, on a funded research project supported by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MFWP). The project aims to investigate the role of epigenetic signatures in adaptation to captivity, with direct conservation applications for aquaculture and conservation, and the potential to advance fundamental understanding of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance. This project is in collaboration with Mr. Matt Boyer (MFWP) and Dr. Gordon Luikart (University of Montana and Flathead Lake Biological Station).

The role will primarily involve conducting bioinformatic analyses of existing RNA-sequencing and whole-genome DNA methylation datasets from wild and hatchery fish populations. Depending on securing additional funding, there may also be opportunities to carry out fieldwork in Montana (USA).

We are seeking candidates with demonstrable research experience in the analysis of genomic and methylation data. Experience analyzing transcriptomic data and an interest in evolutionary biology and conservation are highly desirable.

Candidates must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in conservation genomics, evolutionary biology, or a closely related discipline.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position available until 28/02/2027. The start date may be negotiable.

The Chiari Lab (www.yleniachiari.it) investigates the causes and consequences of morphological and physiological variation in vertebrates and conducts research in conservation biology. The lab is committed to promoting diversity and fostering a multicultural research environment, and we strongly encourage applications from researchers from underrepresented groups.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Ylenia Chiari at [e-mail] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.