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Employer Name: American Museum Of Natural History

American Museum Of Natural History Postdoctoral Research Associate The Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the areas of evolutionary and genomic biology. The postdoctoral fellow will be based in the Burbrink Lab, and collaborate with Dr. Tiago Simes (Princeton University) and Dr. Marc Tollis (Northern Arizona University). Along with these collaborators, the Research Associate will work on the NSF-funded collaborative project 'The Genomic Basis of Evolutionary Innovations in the Squamate Tree of Life.' The postdoc will help with the main goal of exploring the genomic foundations of evolutionary innovations throughout Squamata (lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenians). The study will result in a clearer understanding of genomic-phenotypic relationships across broad taxonomic scales by comparing rates of evolutionary change across the phenotype and throughout the genome using a comprehensive sample of trait space from extant and extinct taxa and sequences from all protein coding and regulatory genes. The postdoc working with Dr. Burbrink will be responsible for producing high-quality whole genome data for squamates, which will include extracting high molecular weight DNA, performing quality control on samples, sending samples for sequencing and assembling and annotating genomes. Additionally, the postdoc will help analyze integrated genomic data, develop computer code and write manuscripts focusing on macroevolutionary analyses relating rates of genetic and morphological evolution across deep time. Applicants should have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively with team members. Ideal candidates will exhibit creativity and the desire to work in an interactive and inter-disciplinary environment. This one-year appointment is expected to be renewed for a second year based on satisfactory performance. Please attach to this application: A cover letter outlining research interests and suitability for this position (1 page). A curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications. Up to three examples of published papers. The names and contact information of three academic references. The expected salary for the Postdoctoral Research Associate is $66,450/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. Required Qualifications: Ph. D. degree in evolutionary biology, ecology, zoology or a related field. Excellent writing ability in English. Experience handling whole genomic data. Strong computational skills and programming experience (e.g., Python, R or other languages). A proven track record of scientific publications and conference presentations. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of squamate taxonomy. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures. The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-144c730e0056da41880c71c71fb6ed98