CHEManager International · 1 week ago
Post-Doctoral Associate
Twin Lakes, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yrCHEManager International is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate for a full-time position focused on the genetic analysis of Lonicera species and their interactions with Drosophila suzukii. The role involves conducting population genetic analyses, statistical evaluations, preparing publications, and supervising undergraduate researchers.
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Responsibilities
Conduct population genetic analyses of genome-wide SNP data, integrating results with geographic origin, key morphological traits, SWD infestation levels, and seed viability (see an example from our team's research at https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70124). (45%)
Conduct statistical analyses to examine differences in morphology, SWD infestation, and fecundity among taxa. (30%)
Prepare peer-reviewed publications, reports, and stakeholder guides on native and nonnative honeysuckles and SWD. (15%)
Supervise undergraduate researchers. (5%)
Attend and present at regular individual and group meetings. (5%)
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field in genome analyses
Demonstrated experience in population genetics using genome-wide SNP datasets (e.g., DArTseq, GBS, RADseq, or similar reduced-representation sequencing and analysis using STRUCTURE, dartR, PCA, SplitsTree)
Proficiency in statistical analysis and interpretation of complex biological datasets
Working knowledge of statistics and software for the analysis of genome-wide SNP data (STRUCTURE, dartR, PCA, SplitsTree)
Valid driver's license, or acquisition within one month of hiring date
Excellent organizational skills and experience with large data sets
Preferred
Publications or thesis on the genetic structure of organisms and diversity from genome-wide SNP markers generated via reduced representation sequencing (DArTseq) using tools such as dartR, STRUCTURE, PCA, and SplitsTree
Knowledge of plant taxonomy, anatomy, and invasive plants
Grant management experience, including project timelines, personnel, and budgets
Demonstrated writing skills, such as peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, and materials for lay audiences
Record of presentations, especially to stakeholders, funding agencies and the general public summarizing research findings
Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex computational findings to diverse stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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