Postdoctoral Scholar

Texas State University; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University seeks a dedicated researcher to advance genome architecture and evolutionary studies in a dynamic biology program. The role combines genome analysis, experimental design, and collaboration with faculty on high-impact projects.

The candidate will lead manuscript development, pursue external funding, and mentor students while collaborating across genomics, evolutionary biology, and data science teams on model organisms like stickleback and Xiphophorus.

Responsibilities

• Studying genome architecture contribution to adaptation, diversification, and sex chromosome evolution.
• Studying molecular mechanisms underlying natural resilience to diseases using evolutionary mutant models.
• Performing comparative genomics, forward and reverse genetics, single cell and spatial gene expression profiling using model organisms such as stickleback and Xiphophorus.
• Standardizing data format for data management and data sharing.
• Leading manuscript development and publication.
• Seeking external funding through various granting opportunities.

Job description

Responsibilities

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• Studying genome architecture contribution to adaptation, diversification, and sex chromosome evolution.
• Studying molecular mechanisms underlying natural resilience to diseases using evolutionary mutant models.
• Performing comparative genomics, forward and reverse genetics, single cell and spatial gene expression profiling using model organisms such as stickleback and Xiphophorus.
• Standardizing data format for data management and data sharing.
• Leading manuscript development and publication.
• Seeking external funding through various granting opportunities.