Job Information
Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolution and Molecular Genetics in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Details
Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolution and Molecular Genetics
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher, with expertise in evolution and molecular genetics. We expect the postdoc to be able to work independently and contribute intellectually to broader research themes and directions in the lab. The postdoc will also collaborate with others in the lab who are generating novel data for experimental microbial, viral, and protein evolution (whole-genome sequences, yeast genetics, cloning).
The starting date for this one-year, term appointment is September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment may be extended for up to three years, contingent on demonstrated success and continued availability of funding.
Situated in the Northwest Labs, the Desai lab actively investigates questions in evolutionary biology, population genetics, and quantitative genetics. We are part of Harvard’s Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Department of Physics, which are vibrant communities of cross-disciplinary scientists at Harvard University.
Basic Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related areas;
Hands-on experience with, or a strong interest in, molecular and evolutionary genetics.
Expertise in data mining and cleaning;
Experience with the analysis of next-generation sequence data and whole-genome sequencing;
Fluency in English written and oral communication.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please upload the following materials.
Cover letter summarizing your research experience and your interest in the position.
Curriculum vitae including full list of publications and awards (if applicable).
Up to three representative peer-reviewed publications or pre-prints, ideally including at least one first-authored output.
Names and contact information of three references. Please note that references are not required at the time of application; referees will be contacted after an initial screening.
Contact Information
Professor Michael Desai
Contact Email mdesai@oeb.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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