The Mongue Lab (Entomology and Nematology Department) and Kawahara
Lab (Florida Museum of Natural History) at the University of Florida,
Gainesville, USA, are currently seeking two postdoctoral fellows (one
each) to conduct genome work on Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). The
positions are for 2 years, with the second year of funding based on
positive progress.

The positions will closely work with several projects including:

1) A large-scale NSF Systematics grant "Phylogenetics of Bagworm
   Moths: A Model System for Studying the Evolutionary Genetics of
   Sexual Dimorphism" to study genetic causes and consequences of
   extreme sexual dimorphism; and

2) A large-scale NSF IntBio grant, "Collaborative Research: Silk
   protein innovation and novelty (SPIN): integrating across disciplines
   to decipher silk fiber evolution" between multiple institutions
   (AMNH, BYU, George Washington U., U. of Utah) to study the genotype
   and phenotype of insect silks.

The postdoc will work closely with other postdocs and collaborators.

Required for both positions: A Ph.D. in biology, entomology, evolutionary
biology, or genomics. Candidates with familiarity with developmental
biology, population genetics and/or transcriptomics are encouraged to
apply. Experience with scripting in bash/Perl/Python/R or other computer
languages, especially in a cluster computing environment is desired. An
interest in insect evolution is desired, but not required.

The successful candidates will work closely with students and staff
in the lab and lead projects on Lepidoptera genomics, gene evolution,
and phylogeny. Responsibilities include data analysis, student training,
publishing papers, and presenting results at conferences. Both positions
are available immediately.

Salary: $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience.

To apply: please send 1) a cover letter detailing your relevant
experience and fit for the position(s), 2) curriculum vitae, and
3) names and contact information of three references familiar
with your work. Please send application materials via email to
both:Andrew Mongue at andrew.mongue@ufl.edu and cc Akito Kawahara at
kawahara@flmnh.ufl.edu, with the subject line, "Postdoc Openings"
and a brief statement indicating for which (or both) position(s) you
wish to be considered. Application reviews will begin on May 10, 2026
and continue until positions are filled.

Lab websites:
https://monguelab.weebly.com/
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/mcguire/kawahara/
Google scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UctEYLYAAAAJ&hl=en

"Plotkin,David M" <dplotkin@ufl.edu>

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