Conservation Genomics Postdoc: Field Research Lead

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ball State University in Muncie, IN, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation Genomics. The role is full-time, grant-funded, with a May 2027 start date, focusing on field frog breeding at SWRS and genomics projects during the academic year.

The successful candidate will lead fieldwork, analyze genomic data, collaborate with partners, supervise undergraduate researchers, and contribute to publications and conferences. Ball State is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, conservation genomics, applied wildlife biology, evolution and ecology, or a closely related field by date of appointment.
• At least one year of research experience in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct frog breeding experiments at field sites during the summer.
• Organize and analyze genomic data, process genetic samples, and lead genomics work during the academic year.
• Collaborate across academic and conservation partners.
• Supervise undergraduate researchers in data collection and independent projects.
• Disseminate findings at conferences and lead publication of research in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Research experience

Collaboration

Education

PhD in biology or related field

Job description

Ball State University in Muncie, IN, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation Genomics. The role is full-time, grant-funded, with a May 2027 start date, focusing on field frog breeding at SWRS and genomics projects during the academic year.

The successful candidate will lead fieldwork, analyze genomic data, collaborate with partners, supervise undergraduate researchers, and contribute to publications and conferences. Ball State is an equal opportunity employer.