We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join John Kelly, Stuart Macdonald and Rob Unckless on an NSF funded project to study the genomic basis of fitness variation in wild populations of Drosophila. Our research groups at the University of Kansas use a range of genetic, genomic, and statistical techniques to address basic questions in evolutionary genetics. The postdoctoral researcher will help to lead a collaborative project exploring the genomic basis of male fitness components in Drosophila melanogaster. The project will combine field and laboratory experiments to identify the processes generating fitness differences, both among diploid individuals and their haploid gametes, and to estimate how that variation results in allele frequency change. This project employs massive-scale genome sequencing, data that will enable a wide range of novel, independent projects. The project also involves a substantial theoretical component including algorithm development. The breadth of the project, and depth of the data we are collecting, allows for a range of questions to be addressed, providing the opportunity for the successful candidate to position themselves as an independent investigator. The environment for evolutionary and quantitative genetics/genomics at the University of Kansas is exceptional, with a number of relevant research groups in EEB (https://eeb.ku.edu/faculty), MB (https://molecularbiosciences.ku.edu/faculty), and Center for Genomics (https://genomics.ku.edu/). Collectively our groups provide a strong, collaborative training environment. The tentative start date for the position is Jan 2, 2025, but that is negotiable. Salary: $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: 1. A PhD in evolution, genetics, genomics, or a related field. 2. A first-author publication/preprint that shows your ability to initiate and execute a research project. 3. Experience with molecular/population/quantitative genetics, as evidenced by application materials and/or publications. 4. Experience with bioinformatics (such as coding or scripting in R or Python) as evidenced by application materials. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience working with genomic datasets resulting from next- generation sequencing applications (e.g., whole genome sequencing, RNAseq). 2. Experience working with undergraduates or other researchers in a team setting. A complete online application consists of: (a) CV/Resume, (b) Cover Letter outlining how the required and preferred qualifications are met, relevant experience, and interest in the position, and (3) Contact information for three references that includes phone/email. Inquiries about the position can be directed to John Kelly (jkk@ku.edu), Stuart Macdonald (sjmac@ku.edu) or Rob Unckless (unckless@ku.edu). Applications should be submitted directly through the KU employment portal: https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/staff/postdoctoral-researcher/28415br "Kelly, John K" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)