The Hamilton Lab (http://jillahamilton.com/index.html) at Pennsylvania
State University is seeking to hire a postdoctoral scholar to contribute
to an NSF Plant Genome funded research program aimed at studying the
role of hybridization to climate adaptation and the evolution of species
barriers using Populus as a model system. The researcher will analyze
full-genome resequencing data from Poplar clones of mixed ancestry
(P. trichocarpa x P. balsamifera) alongside phenotypic data (phenology
and other), and climatic data from Poplar planted in replicated common
gardens established in arboreta across the United States as part of
the PopUpPoplar Network (http://popup-poplars.com/index.html). The
post-doctoral position is highly interdisciplinary, with the potential
to combine phenotypic data across a broad range of environments and
genome resequencing to identify regions of the genome that contribute
disproportionately to phenotypic differences across varying ancestral
backgrounds and environments. The aims of the position will be tailored
to the expertise of the successful applicant and complement the Hamilton
Lab's broad interests in understanding the genomic basis of adaptation,
the role of hybridization to adaptation, and the evolution of species
barriers in forest tree systems.

This is a term position funded for one year from date of hire with an
excellent possibility of re-funding for multiple additional years. This
position will be located at The Pennsylvania State University in
University Park in State College, Pennsylvania.

Education and Experience
The position requires a Ph.D. in forestry, evolutionary biology,
population genomics, speciation, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, or
a related field, and the applicant must be able to provide evidence that
all requirements have been met for the completion of the PhD. The postdoc
will work closely with the PI, collaborators, and lab personnel to lead
research in the lab and field on the role of hybridization to climate
adaptation. Familiarity with analyzing whole-genome resequencing data
and expertise using and trouble-shooting bioinformatic tools, as well as
experience using Unix or Linux environments is required. The postdoctoral
scholar will be expected to analyze genomic, phenotypic and climatic
datasets, lead preparation and publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts,
contribute to the preparation of grant proposals, present findings from
the research project, and contribute to outreach associated with the
project. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to pursue research
questions besides those of the particular study. The ideal candidate
will demonstrate the ability to integrate across biological disciplines,
identify and troubleshoot promising new methodologies independently,
and use the appointment to develop and pursue novel, exciting questions.

Preferred qualifications:

- Demonstrated expertise in evolutionary and ecological genomics

- Expertise in analysis of genomic or transcriptomic datasets

- Programming for bioinformatics, biostatistics, and simulations

- Quantitative genetics, GWAS, or gene expression studies

- Excellent writing and communication skills

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing research
interests and experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information
for three professional references to the WorkDay link below. This is
a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire with an
excellent possibility of re-funding for multiple additional years. This
position will be located at Pennsylvania State University in University
Park in State College, Pennsylvania. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are
required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field
and be able to provide evidence that all requirements have been met for
completion of the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire. Informal
inquiries are welcome - contact Jill Hamilton (jvh6349@psu.edu)

Postdoctoral Scholar - Adaptive Introgression in Populus
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Jill Hamilton
Director, Schatz Center in Tree Molecular Genetics
Ibberson Chair of Silviculture Research
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA, USA
16802
(she/her/hers)

jvh6349@psu.edu

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