The Olson-Manning Lab at Augustana University is seeking a postdoctoral
scholar to work on NSF CAREER-funded research on the ecological and
evolutionary mechanisms shaping hybridization in common and showy
milkweeds (Asclepias syriaca and A. speciosa), starting in June 2026
or later. The position may be structured either as a fully remote,
research-focused appointment or as an in-person appointment in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with optional teaching opportunities. The
postdoctoral scholar will join a collaborative, undergraduate-centered
lab environment and will have the opportunity to contribute to projects
on gene expression, regulatory evolution, and co-expression network
architecture in parental species and their hybrids, while also helping
shape related research directions and develop an independent line
of inquiry.

Research project activities may include:
- Gene expression and regulatory evolution analyses
- Bioinformatic and genomic analyses of transcriptomic data
- Co-expression network analysis
- Mentoring undergraduate researchers
- Optional teaching and pedagogical development for scholars in
  Sioux Falls

Essential qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology, plant
biology, genetics/genomics, or a closely related field by the start of
the appointment. Experience with genomic or transcriptomic data and a
strong conceptual background in evolutionary biology are preferred. The
ideal candidate will be organized, collaborative, and enthusiastic about
working in an undergraduate-centered research environment.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title
IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform
and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts
upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a
pre-employment background check.

Questions may be directed to Carrie Olson-Manning at
colsonmanning@augie.edu

Carrie Olson-Manning <carrie.olsonmanning@augie.edu>

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