Research Associate in Biology - Charlottesville - 22910

The Biology department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to evaluate the contribution of cytonuclear coevolution to reproductive isolation. The Research Associate will help design and carry out studies to dissect the architecture of genetic incompatibility of an annual plant both range-wide and in a natural hybrid zone using crossing studies as well as genomic and bioinformatic analyses.
The Research Associate will be based in Dr. Laura Galloway's lab at the University of Virginia (https://gallowaylab.weebly.com [https://gallowaylab.weebly.com/]) and will interact frequently with Dr. Karen Barnard-Kubow's group at James Madison University (https://sites.google.com/virginia.edu/karen-barnard-kubow/home [https://sites.google.com/virginia.edu/karen-barnard-kubow/home]), an hour away by car. The Research Associate will be encouraged to develop additional projects that complement the main study or are related to ongoing research in either lab.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* A PhD in Biology or a related field by the start date
* Demonstrated strengths in evolutionary genomics, ecological genetics or related fields
* Excellent written and oral communication, demonstrated by a strong publication record consistent with the candidate's career stage as well as presentations at conferences
* Ambition, creativity, independence, and ability to work well with others
* A strong background in data analysis, data management, and experience with or interest in learning about analysis and interpretation of genomic data and bioinformatics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience working with plants
* Experience or interest in mentoring undergraduate research students
The Biology Department at UVA (http://bio.as.virginia.edu/ [http://bio.as.virginia.edu/]) is an excellent training environment for curious, highly motivated scientists. The successful applicant can expect to interact frequently with the department's strong, collegial group of evolutionary ecologists and geneticists (https://www.eebvirginia.org/ [https://www.eebvirginia.org/]).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs [https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs] and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters. In the cover letter, please address your research interests and experience, and your fit with the qualifications above. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2021. Start date is flexible but prior to August 2022 is preferred. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for an additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

Please contact Laura Galloway at lgalloway@virginia.edu with any questions including to discuss the project, the lab and the work environment.

For questions about the application process, please contact Richard Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
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