About the position
Postdoctoral Scholar
Job Posting Number: 2027049APF
Position Description
The Institute for
Molecular Life Sciences is seeking a well-qualified
Post Doc to conduct independent research under the guidance of the
Principal Investigators on an NIH R24 grant award. Specifically,
this person will be responsible for:
- Studying genome architecture contribution to adaptation,
diversification, and sex chromosome evolution.
- Studying molecular mechanisms underlying natural resilience to
diseases using evolutionary mutant models.
- Performing comparative genomics, forward and reverse genetics,
single cell and spatial gene expression profiling using model
organisms such as stickleback and Xiphophorus.
- Standardizing data format for data management and data
sharing.
- Leading manuscript development and publication.
- Seeking external funding through various granting
opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Zoology, with experience in genetics and genomics of
aquatic species.
- At least one first author publication in leading scientific
journal (Nature, Nat. Comm, Science, Science
Advances).
- Proficient in Linux, Bash, R and Python.
- Hands on experience with High-Performance Computing.
- Experience in genome assembly, comparative genomics, population
genomics and phylogenomics.
- Experience in RNA-seq Analysis, epigenetics and multi-omics
Integration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with stickleback and/or Xiphophorus.
- Experience with single cell and spatial RNAseq.
Full Consideration Date:
Close Date: 10/19/2026
Open Until Filled? No
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About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located
in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest
universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and
approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas
universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and
the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm
of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks
of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities
throughout the year.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your
first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State
paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many
more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly
resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness
program
- Great professional development opportunities: choose from a
variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access
educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic
courses
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks
offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and
voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of
the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the
nation.
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