Postdoctoral Associate (Church Evolution Lab) New York University (NYU),
New York, NY Department of Biology

Deadline: Rolling consideration beginning on Feb 1, 2026 and continuing
through August 31, 2026

Description
The Church Evolution Laboratory (CEL) at NYU Biology is looking for a
highly motivated and independent individual to work as a Postdoctoral
Associate. Projects in the CEL group include comparative phylogenomic
analysis of invertebrates, including Hawaiian insects. The objective of
this research is to investigate the genomic basis for biodiversity through
large-scale sequencing (e.g., genomic, transcriptomic, proximity ligation),
genome assembly, and phylogenetic comparison. Planned projects include a
combination of field, bench, and computational work; applicants with
experience in any of these areas are invited to apply.

This position is for a post-PhD trainee preparing for a research scientist
career path. The planned position will provide a transition to career
independence through the development of professional skills; supervision by
senior scientist incorporating individual development plan in support of
training goals and those of faculty mentor; and publication of research
findings/scholarship during postdoc appointment period.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range
for this position is $62,500. New York University considers factors such as
(but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the
research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, have prior research experience in any
area of field, molecular, and computational biology, and a track record of
peer-reviewed publications. Areas of interest include Hi-C sequencing and
genome scaffolding; phylogenetic analyses of biogeography; and population
genomic analysis.

Application Instructions

Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/179354

Please upload your application materials via Interfolio. Include the
following items: 1) CV including a list of publications; 2) a short summary
(1pg) of your present and future research interests; 3) a list of three
references and their contact information.

Samuel Church <samuel.church@nyu.edu>

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