Dear EvolDir community, The Sharbrough lab in the EEMB Department at the University of California - Santa Barbara is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher who is broadly interested in evolutionary genomics, with an emphasis on polyploidy, to work on an NSF-funded project. The conceptual direction of the position encompasses uncovering the genetic mechanisms of cytonuclear responses to polyploidization and the phenotypic consequences of polyploidy for cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Experience in some or all of the following areas would be relevant: analysis of NGS datasets, comparative genomics, molecular evolution, population genetics, molecular genetics, confocal microscopy, plant transformation, and plant phenotyping. The postdoctoral scholar will have primary responsibility for the collection, quality control, and analysis of single-cell RNAseq (and other 'omics) data from a diverse panel of diploid and polyploid wheat and Arabidopsis accessions. The postdoc will also be responsible for phenotyping photosynthetic and respiratory performance in diploids vs. polyploids. As part of this work the postdoc will be guided in the development of their own independent research program and contribute to lab efforts to disseminate our science to other members of the plant genomics community (e.g., by writing papers and attending conferences) and to the public at large (e.g., by participating and designing lab outreach activities). This is a full-time position. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience (salary range: $69,073 - $82,836). The initial appointment is for 2 years with the potential for an additional year based on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Basic Qualifications (required by the time of application)*: Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD program (or equivalent) except the dissertation in plant biology or related discipline, at the time of application. *Additional Qualifications (required at the time of start)*: PhD in plant biology or related discipline *Preferred Qualifications:* 2 years experience in comparative genomics/transcriptomics 1 year experience at the command line (R/Python preferred) 2 years experience with various wet-lab techniques (e.g., plant transformation, plant physiology, molecular genetics, etc.) Strong writing skills/experience Demonstrated experience working as part of a collaborative team Interest in graduate/undergraduate mentoring The full job posting can be found here: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02986 Please feel free to forward this email and the job posting to anyone that might be interested in the position. Thanks! Joel Joel Sharbrough, Ph.D. (he/his) Assistant Professor Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology University of California, Santa Barbara website: sharbroughlab.com email: jsharbro@ucsb.edu Joel Sharbrough (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)