Postdoctoral Associate, Genomics of local adaptation in rice A postdoctoral position will be available in the lab of Steve Franks in the Department of Biology at Fordham University in New York City. The position will involve performing population and evolutionary genomic analyses of local varieties of rice grown experimentally under different conditions. The project is in collaboration with Michael Purugganan at New York University (NYU) and Amelia Henry at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The position will be based at the Rose Hill campus of Fordham in the Bronx. The postdoc will also conduct research projects on related topics, and will have access to the institutions affiliated with Fordham, including NYU, the New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx Zoo, American Museum of Natural History, and Fordham's Louis Calder Field Station. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, genetics or a related field and knowledge of these subject areas, with a background in evolutionary ecology particularly important. The candidate should have skills in genomic and bioinformatics analysis, biological statistics, and should be able to use programs such as R and Python. The postdoc will be expected to participate in research projects, help to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to scientific publications. The postdoc must be eligible to work in the United States, and will undertake a background check and drug screening. The salary range is $64,000- 65,000 per year, and includes benefits. The start date for the position is September 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for one year and can potentially be extended for an additional year. To apply, please upload a C.V. and a cover letter that includes a statement of research interests and goals and contact information for 3 references to this link (https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7026), which can be found on the career opportunities website of Fordham University. For questions, please contact Steve Franks at franks@fordham.edu. The application materials should be received by May 15, 2024. Steven J Franks Professor and Chair Department of Biology Fordham University Bronx, NY 10458 Lab website-https://franks91.wixsite.com/sfrankslab Project Baseline- http://www.baselineseedbank.org Steven Franks (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)