Primate Genomics Postdoc: Conservation & Genetics

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University invites applications for a 12‑month Postdoctoral Researcher position in primate genomics. Based with the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences in Liverpool, the post focuses on genetic diversity and history of Barbary macaques, with samples from hair, blood, tissue and faeces.

The role involves bioinformatics and population genetics analyses (R/Python) and may be renewed for a second year with field sampling in North Africa.

Qualifications

• PhD in conservation and population genomics or related field.
• Direct experience with primate samples and data is preferred.
• Experience extracting DNA from hair, blood, tissue and faecal samples.
• Ability to build an interactive database of macaque individuals and genetic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Extract DNA from macaque biobank samples and perform analyses.
• Produce an interactive database linking individuals and genetic relationships.

Skills

Primatology

Genomics

Conservation

Bioinformatics

R

Python

Population genetics

Population modelling

Education

PhD

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University invites applications for a 12‑month Postdoctoral Researcher position in primate genomics. Based with the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences in Liverpool, the post focuses on genetic diversity and history of Barbary macaques, with samples from hair, blood, tissue and faeces.

The role involves bioinformatics and population genetics analyses (R/Python) and may be renewed for a second year with field sampling in North Africa.