Postdoc: marine mammal genomics

Full job description
The Hampton University Department of Marine and
Environmental Sciences (Dr. Carolina Bonin Lewallen's Lab/
https://bonincarolina.wixsite.com/mammel) invites applications for a
post-doctoral researcher in marine mammal genetics beginning January 2025
(24 month position). This position will remain open until filled.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black
university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of
Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian
institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join
Dr. Bonin Lewallen's team as a post-doctoral researcher on
an NSF- funded project "Genomic Inferences of Adaptation
in an Antarctic Top Predator: the leopard seal". The
NSF public abstract for this project can be found here:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2401877&HistoricalAwards=false

The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily responsible for data
generation and data analyses for a comparative genomics project focused
on leopard seals. The candidate will work collaboratively with an
international team of scientists, assist the PI with mentorship for
undergraduate and graduate students, provide support on grant and
laboratory management/upkeep, and participate in Departmental and
University academic activities. We value diversity in all forms and
welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us.

Qualifications

  1.  PhD in Biology, with emphasis in ecology, evolutionary biology,
      wildlife genetics, or a related field. ABD PhD candidates will be
      considered.

  2.  Experience (1-2 years) analyzing genomics data for non-model
      organisms (ability to work with computer clusters/ servers)
  3.  Outstanding writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
The candidate will ideally have some or all of the following:

  1.  Ability to customize analytical packages already available to
      analyze large genomic datasets
  2.  Laboratory skills (e.g., DNA/ RNA extractions; PCR; RT qPCR)
  3.  Familiarity with large mammal biology/ecology

To Apply: Please send the documents listed below to Dr. Carolina Lewallen,
Hampton University: carolina.lewallen@hamptonu.edu

  1.  Full CV
  2.  Brief cover letter (2 pages max.) detailing your qualifications
      and experience relative to the position
  3.  Separate file listing three recommenders and their full contact
      information

Carolina Bonin Lewallen, Ph.D.

MaMMELab <https://bonincarolina.wixsite.com/mammel>
Assistant Professor
Marine and Environmental Sciences Department
3 Shore Rd.

Hampton, VA 23668
Office: Marine Science Building # 113
Office phone: (757) 728-6044

CAROLINA.LEWALLEN@HAMPTONU.EDU

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