Postdoc: Genomics & Disease Ecology Research

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reduction

Paid leave

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology to study the genomic basis of host adaptation to disease. The McNew Lab focuses on host-parasite interactions, birds, and pathogens, using genomics and fieldwork across diverse ecosystems.

This role offers a chance to contribute to disease ecology, evolution, and conservation research. Responsibilities include conducting genomics research, sequencing, bioinformatics, mentoring students, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field upon hire.
• Experience in genomics, ecology and evolution, disease ecology, or ornithology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform genomics and genetics research under PI supervision.
• Conduct whole genome sequencing experiments and bioinformatics analyses.
• Maintain reproducible bioinformatics pipelines with GitHub integration.
• Mentor students and support student research projects.
• Write and publish papers in high-impact journals.
• Possible field work in the Galápagos Islands.

Skills

Ecology and evolution knowledge

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Scientific writing

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

GitHub

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology to study the genomic basis of host adaptation to disease. The McNew Lab focuses on host-parasite interactions, birds, and pathogens, using genomics and fieldwork across diverse ecosystems.

This role offers a chance to contribute to disease ecology, evolution, and conservation research. Responsibilities include conducting genomics research, sequencing, bioinformatics, mentoring students, and