Job Information
University of Kansas Postdoctoral Researcher in Lawrence, Kansas
27747BR
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
60% Conduct Research
Execute independent research
Work collaboratively with team members
30% Prepare and Present Research
Provide updates ongoing research
Provide written reports on research progress
Participate in group meetings and present seminars to the scientific community when asked
10% Maintain Lab Notebook
- Maintain lab notebook with detailed descriptions of daily research activities, including all protocols used and all results obtained
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27747BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
9-5 pm, M-F
FLSA Status:
Professional
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding
Contact Information to Applicants:
katya.mack@ku.edu
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.
Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Ecology/Evolution or related field.
Strong research history in genetics, molecular biology, evolutionary biology, or related field(s), as expressed in resume/CV and cover letter.
Excellent communications skills as evidenced by application materials.
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.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$50,000 annual salary
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with next-generation sequencing methods and applications.
Substantial experience working as a member of a research team.
Experience with standard molecular biology methods (nucleic acid purification, PCR, etc.)
Evidence of skills in writing and publishing scientific manuscripts.
Position Overview:
The Mack lab (ww.katyamack.com) at the University of Kansas is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher. We are an evolutionary genomics lab focused on understanding the role of gene regulatory variation in phenotypic evolution. Our research involves diverse systems but focuses on house mice and other rodents.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to work in the lab aimed at understanding the genomic basis of complex traits using a combination of wet-lab and bioinformatic approaches (transcriptomics, population genomics, phenotyping, and genome-editing). The aims of the position will be tailored to the expertise of the successful applicant to complement the lab’s broad interest in the genetic basis of adaptation and speciation, gene expression evolution, and the role of gene-by-environment interactions in phenotypic evolution. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize diverse phenotypic and genomic datasets to understand the role of gene expression evolution in shaping phenotypic evolution within and between species in the premier mammalian model system.
Applicants may contact katya.mack@ku.edu in advance of applying with any questions. The start date for this position is negotiable (Target start-date: 7/1/2024).
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
15-May-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
01-Jul-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete online application consists of:
CV/Resume
Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications qualifications are met.
Names and contact information for two references in the cover letter
Only complete applications will be considered.
- Application review begins May 15, 2024, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
- Work location is 100% on site, at Haworth Hall