Job Title:  Plant & Wildlife Sciences - Post-Doc Researcher

Job Classification:  Post-Doc Researcher

Posting close date:  April 7, 2023

Start date of this position:  June 1, 2023

Required Degree:  PhD - The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

• A PhD (ABD candidates are welcome)
• Experience in analysis of genetic data, preferably using high throughput sequencing data
• A knowledge and experience of working in a high-performance computing environment
• Scripting experience in a coding language like Python or R
• An ability or willingness to work well with others and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. 
• Coordinate with other institutions in data sharing and analyses.

Also desirable, but not essential:

• a knowledge of Lepidoptera/Trichoptera and/or insects in general 
• most publications from graduate work near submission
• well organized
• laboratory skills
• fieldwork skills

Duties/Expectations: 

We seek a highly motivated individual with a background in genomics/bioinformatics. The postdoc will lead efforts in combining genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data to characterize the “silkome” of butterflies, moths, and caddisflies. They will also be responsible for the organization and coordination of samples. They will interface with other postdocs and graduate students involved in the project. It is expected that the individual will mentor undergraduate and graduate students. They will also lead the publication of papers in academic journals for dissemination of the research that they conduct.

Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball). 

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).

Information required at the time of application – Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Missiona Alignment Statement, updated Curriculum Vitae, and Research Statement to the faculty application.

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BYU is an equal-opportunity employer. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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