Postdoctoral Fellow - Developmental & Circadian Genomics

UW-Whitewater; Whitewater, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Whitewater seeks a postdoctoral fellow in developmental biology, cell biology, physiology, or molecular genetics to begin August 2026 in a NSF-funded project on circadian gene regulation of metabolism. The role combines 75% research with 25% teaching/mentoring undergraduates.

Responsibilities include introductory biology teaching, mentoring, and assisting in grant proposals, publications, and resource sharing; prior RNA-Seq/bioinformatics experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology required; ABD candidates may apply but degree must be completed by Aug 2026.
• Experience teaching undergraduate biology is required.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory biology lectures and lab courses.
• Support PI's grant research and publish results.
• Mentor undergraduate research students and contribute to grant proposals.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate students

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biology

ABD candidates may apply

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

RNA-Seq

Bioinformatics

Job description

UW-Whitewater seeks a postdoctoral fellow in developmental biology, cell biology, physiology, or molecular genetics to begin August 2026 in a NSF-funded project on circadian gene regulation of metabolism. The role combines 75% research with 25% teaching/mentoring undergraduates.

Responsibilities include introductory biology teaching, mentoring, and assisting in grant proposals, publications, and resource sharing; prior RNA-Seq/bioinformatics experience is helpful but not required.