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Postdoctoral Associate

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 031100 - Biological Sciences
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date:

Position Function:

A postdoc position is available in the Dapper Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University. The Dapper Lab uses empirical, theoretical, and computational approaches to study the evolution of reproductive traits. To learn more about our work, visit: www.amy-dapper.com

Salary Grade:  UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

www.biology.msstate.edu

Area of Specialization:

Computational Biology

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 1, 2025

Tenure Track Status:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a forward-in-time simulation software that will be used to model the evolution of recombination rate as a complex trait. The candidate will also be encouraged to establish independent lines of research under the broader scope of the lab’s interests. The candidate is expected to have good communication and teamwork skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, computational biology, computer science, or a related field at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in population and/or quantitative genetics is preferred, as is experience in computational biology.

Instructions for Applying:

To apply please submit: (1) a cover letter highlighting research experience, qualifications, and interest in the position; (2) a full CV; and (3) contact information for three references electronically to dapper@biology.msstate.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The earliest possible start date for this position is August 15, 2024, and the anticipated start date is January 15, 2025.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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