Postdoc: Genomics of Host Adaptation in Disease Ecology

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. The role focuses on the genomic basis of host adaptation to disease within the McNew Lab of Disease Ecology, working on birds, parasites, and pathogens across diverse ecosystems including the Sonoran Sky Islands and the Galapagos Islands.

This full-time position requires a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, with strong skills in genomics, bioinformatics, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of the PI in conducting genomics and genetics research.
• Conduct whole genome sequencing experiments and bioinformatics analysis.
• Maintain reproducible bioinformatics pipelines with GitHub integration.
• Mentor students and support student research projects.
• Write and publish papers in high-impact journals.
• The position may optionally include field work in the Galapagos Islands.

Skills

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Ornithology

Scientific writing

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Biology

Job description

The University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. The role focuses on the genomic basis of host adaptation to disease within the McNew Lab of Disease Ecology, working on birds, parasites, and pathogens across diverse ecosystems including the Sonoran Sky Islands and the Galapagos Islands.

This full-time position requires a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, with strong skills in genomics, bioinformatics, and