Postdoctoral Researcher

26887BR

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Position Overview

The Mack lab (ww.katyamack.com) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher. The Mack lab, within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas, is focused on questions related to adaptation, speciation, and gene regulatory evolution.

The postdoctoral researcher will lead research related to the role of gene regulatory variation in adaptation or speciation in house mice (Mus musculus).  The candidate will use bulk and single cell sequencing techniques (RNA-seq and ATAC-seq) to study genetic and epigenetic factors involved in phenotypic evolution between populations/species.

Job Description

60% Conduct research; this will involve the execution of independent research and working collaboratively with team members.

30% Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings and present seminars to the scientific community when asked.

10% Maintain an up-to-date lab notebook with detailed descriptions of daily research activities, including all protocols used and all results obtained.

Position Requirements

Work Location: Haworth Hall; Lawrence Campus, KS

Required Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated on the candidate’s research experience and communication skills, as evidenced by (i) a resume/CV and cover letter, (ii) prior research, (iii) references, and (iv) interview by videoconference.

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6-months.

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

Submit a CV and cover letter addressing qualifications listed in the Job Ad. Please also submit the names and contact information for two references in the cover letter. Only complete applications will be considered.

Please submit your application no later than February 11, 2024 to be considered for this position. This application review begins February 12, 2024.

Advertised Salary Range

$47,476 annual salary

Application Review Begins

12-Feb-2024

Anticipated Start Date

26-Feb-2024

Limited Term End Date

23-Feb-2025

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

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