Post Doctoral Research Associate 22-037

The Barshis lab of Evolutionary Ecophysiology (sites.wp.odu.edu/barshis-lab) in the Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University, an " R1-very high research activity" state university in Virginia, USA, has a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position available in coral population genomics. This position is supported by a Paul M. Angell Family Foundation award to conduct a Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) to investigate genomic signatures of coral thermal tolerance across the reefs of American Samoa. Applicants must have a PhD in biology, marine science, or a closely related field at the time of employment. A strong background in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and experience with genotyping by sequencing approaches (e.g., RADseq and/or low coverage Whole Genome Sequencing) is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to travel intermittently to conduct field and laboratory work. Competitive applicants will be comfortable coordinating and conducting research in the field; expertise in bioinformatics, experience with manipulative coral stress experiments, AAUS Scientific Diver certification, and multiple first-author publications are also desired. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to interact with a broad team of collaborating researchers (https://www.odu.edu/sci/news/2021/12/climate_change_impac ) Application deadline is August 15th, 2022.

• Coordinate and conduct field and laboratory research in American Samoa. (two trips of ~one month each) during the year in the field
• Collect, analyze and interpret coral genomic data
• Participate in and lead the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

To apply, visit http://researchfoundation.odu.edu/ then click on the employment tab and follow the link. Specify position #22-037. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled AA/EOE/M/F/D/V/DFW

Equity Statement:

It is the policy of Old Dominion University Research Foundation to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.