The VanWallendael Lab at North Carolina State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study the genomic changes underlying rapid evolution in agricultural weeds. Our new lab has the twin goals of better understanding evolution by studying weeds and improving weed control using evolutionary knowledge. The postdoc will have the opportunity to focus on the evolution of weedy traits in crop-related weeds, as well as monitoring genomic changes in wild weed and invasive species populations. Candidates should have interests related to these topics, but will have flexibility to investigate lines of inquiry specific to their research goals. The successful candidate will have a PhD in: evolutionary biology, genetics/genomics, weed science, or bioinformatics. Specific skills in plant genomics, quantitative genetics, and molecular biology in non-model plant systems are preferred. The candidate should be comfortable working in a team or independently, and should have excellent organizational and writing skills. We specifically request applications from candidates whose backgrounds are traditionally underrepresented in biology. The VanWallendael Lab is newly formed, so this postdoc will have the opportunity to work closely with the PI on projects and receive tailored mentoring. Though the lab is small, we are part of a large community of researchers in an excellent location for plant genetics, the Research Triangle. Our lab is affiliated with the Weed Science Program, the Plant Breeding Consortium, the Genetics Program, and is split between two departments: Horticulture and Crop and Soil Sciences. You may find more information about the VanWallendael lab here: https://avanwallendael.github.io/. Please contact Dr. Acer VanWallendael (avanwal@ncsu.edu) with further questions. Informal inquiries are welcome. This position will be paid at minimum the NIH postdoc rate, with the potential for higher salary depending on experience level. Funding is available for at least two years, further extensions are contingent on grant funding availability. To apply, please submit a personal statement/cover letter describing your interest in and fit for the lab, a CV including all publications at or beyond the preprint stage, and contact information for three references. We will accept applications for this position until May 21. You can apply at the NCSU job site: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/200949 Acer VanWallendael Assistant Professor Horticulture/Crop and Soil Sciences Departments North Carolina State University avanwallendael.github.io Acer VanWallendael (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)