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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

A Postdoctoral Scholar appointment is available in the López-Uribe lab (www.lopezuribelab.com) at The Pennsylvania State University to work on an NSF-funded project investigating sensory biology evolution in pollinators. The person in this position will be in charge of genome assembly and annotation, and the detection of signatures in olfactory gene receptors. The postdoc is expected to complete the work and disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications within the timeframe of the position. There will also be opportunities to be involved in engagement and outreach work transferring research outputs from this project to the general public. Evidence of bioinformatic skills are required for the position. The candidate should demonstrate a strong publication record, as well as evidence of effectively working in teams and mentoring students.

Qualified candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in biology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or related fields of study. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD degree requirements by the appointment date. The applicant must have strong bioinformatics skills and experience analyzing genomic data. The person in this position will be involved in grant writing, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach activities. The position is open to anyone with the legal ability to begin working in the US. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, PA (Penn State's main campus). Applications will be reviewed by February 28th 2026.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

(1) a brief statement (up to 2 pages) describing relevant previous research experience and interests in working in the lab and as part of this project. Please address point-by-point how your previous experience relates to the responsibilities detailed in the job description.

(2) curriculum vitae (include experience in both research and outreach/extension)

(3) contact information for three references willing to provide letters of recommendation.

Please send any questions regarding the position to Margarita López-Uribe ([email protected]) with the subject line: “Postdoctoral Scholar Appointment in Population and Functional Genomics”. This position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.

 

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BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

 

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

 

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