ONE FULLY FUNDED POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE Delmore lab (delmorelab.com) Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (E3B), Columbia University DESCRIPTION The Delmore lab in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (E3B) at Columbia University invites applications for a position at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scientist. The successful candidate will contribute to research on behavioral and speciation genomics. As a first step, the candidate will lead a project linking structural variants to both seasonal migration and reductions in hybrid fitness. The main study system for this project is a hybrid zone between Swainson's thrushes that differ in their migratory behavior. Preliminary data for this project have already been collected (e.g., individual-level tracking data for hundreds of birds is available along with both short- and long-read sequencing data). We hope the applicant will use this project as a stepping stone for additional work in the system (e.g., we also have quite a few additional '-omic' datasets that can be used to complement results from structural variants). QUALIFICATIONS PhD in biology, bioinformatics, or related fields. Previous experience with next-generation sequencing is highly desirable. A track record of research excellence is essential (e.g., first-author pubs and/or grants), as are excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with birds is not necessary. START DATE Flexible but prefer by end of summer. Two-year contract with potential to extend. SALARY AND FUNDING Salary will be commensurate with experience, starting at $71,000. Project is part of NIH MIRA grant for which we have 5 years of research funding. TO APPLY Please email a cover letter and CV to ked2195@columbia.edu. The cover letter should outline your research interests, motivation, and experience. The CV should include the names and emails of at least two references. Kira Delmore | Associate Professor Department of E3B | Columbia University 1014A Schermerhorn Extension | 1200 Amsterdam Avenue | New York, NY 10027 1 (979) 900-2129 | ked2195@columbia.edu | delmorelab.com * My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel obligated to reply outside of your normal work schedule. * Kira Delmore (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)