Post-doc positions in evolutionary genomics of polyploids We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to play a key role in delivering an exciting new 4-year multi-partner BBSRC research consortium focussed on understanding genome evolution following whole genome duplication (WGD, i.e. polyploidy) events across the Tree of Life (please see https://www.rediploidisation.org for an outline of the full project. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) post will contribute towards the ambitious scientific objectives of this consortium by applying cutting-edge comparative genomic tools (many developed as part of the consortium) to analyse the growing number of chromosome-level genome assemblies and hence reconstruct the genetic and functional changes following WGD event across diverse taxa. At RBG Kew the initial focus will be on analysing genomes across the plant tree of life, but there will be opportunities to expand to other eukaryotic groups, including fungi. There will be extensive opportunities to collaborate with the many other members and collaborators across the consortium (e.g. through secondments to other institutions, regular consortium meetings etc.), providing opportunities to build and share expertise. For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Ilia Leitch (i.leitch@kew.org) For more details about the project in which this post-doc is embedded see: https://www.rediploidisation.org Please see the full advert and apply here: https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/postdoctoral-researcher-in-evolutionary-genomics-of-polyploids-579739.html The salary for the post is between �40,926 - �42,945 per annum depending on skills and experience. The post will be based primarily at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey; however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns and requests for hybrid that combine a mix of remote and regular on-site working. Your skills and attributes for success: To contribute to delivering the overarching goals of the consortium, we are seeking a researcher with extensive bioinformatic experience in: (i) Using comparative genomic approaches for analysing large genomic datasets (including chromosome-level genome assemblies), (ii) Analysing complex non-model genomic data, to explore the genomic signatures of genome evolution following WGD. Other essential criteria for this post include: - PhD in a relevant discipline of biology - Demonstrated interest in genome evolution - Proven track record in publishing research results in high quality peer- reviewed scientific journals - Experience in presenting research to the wider-scientific community and stakeholders, both at scientific conferences and workshops, as well as to the broader public. Brief overview of the BBSRC sLoLa Consortium: Reappraising the role of whole genome duplication and rediploidisation in eukaryotic evolution This job sits within a 48-month multi-partner research project funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) via their sLoLa (Strategic Longer and Larger) grant scheme (see rediploidisation.org). Starting in April 2025, this �5.3M project aims to understand the genetic origins and consequences of evolutionary novelty generated through WGDs across the Tree of Life. The project is led by The University of Edinburgh (Roslin Institute), and, in addition to RBG Kew, includes the following UK partners: University of Oxford, University of Bristol, University of Bath, Wellcome Sanger Institute, and international collaborators based at leading research organisations in Ireland, the Netherlands, Japan and Spain. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a non-departmental public body with exempt charitable status, whose principal place of business is at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, United Kingdom. The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you have received this message in error, please return it immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this email or in any attachment. Any views expressed in this email do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RBG Kew. Ilia Leitch (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)