Climate Smart Forest Genomics Postdoctoral Scholar

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Hamilton Lab (http://jillahamilton.com/index.html ) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to an USDA funded research program aimed at leveraging genotype-phenotype-environment associations to assist projections needed to make assisted population migration projections, ultimately laying a foundation for climate-smart forestry. The project includes a collaboration with Dr. Laura Leites and Dr. Kim Steiner leveraging mature black walnut provenance trials and associated genomic and phenotypic data. The researcher will analyze reduced representation sequencing datasets alongside phenotypic data (annual growth tree rings, phenology, and more), and climatic data from black walnut provenances planted in a common gardens established at The Pennsylvania State University. The post-doctoral position is highly interdisciplinary, combining phenotypic data with genomic data to associate genomic variation with environment of origin (GEA) and phenotypic variation (GPA) expressed in the common garden environment. A major goal will be to build upon new methods of prediction in genotype-phenotypic and genotype-environment associations that will be directly applicable to delineation of assisted migration population strategies and climate-adjusted seed source provenancing, critical tools of climate-smart forestry. In addition to specific project objectives, there is ample opportunity to collaborate on existing projects and develop new lines of research in genomic prediction broadly related to climate-smart forestry.

The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to analyze genomic, phenotypic, and climatic datasets, lead preparation and publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, present findings from the research project, and contribute to outreach associated with the project. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to pursue research questions besides those of the particular study, building upon rich provenance datasets and existing genomic data available through the Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire with an excellent possibility of renewal for multiple additional years. This position will be located at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park in State College, Pennsylvania.

Education and Experience:

The position requires a Ph.D. in forestry, evolutionary biology, ecological genetics, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field, and the applicant must be able to provide evidence that all requirements have been met for the completion of the PhD. prior to the effective date of hire. Familiarity with analyzing reduced representation sequencing datasets and expertise in genomic prediction relating genomic data to phenotypic or environmental data are required.

Application Information:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing research interests and experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to the application link below on https://hr.psu.edu/careers . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries are welcome – contact Jill Hamilton ([email protected] ).

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