Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Genetics and Biochemistry
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Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Genetics and Biochemistry
Clemson University: College of Science: Genetics & Biochemistry
Location: Clemson, SC - 203 Long Hall
Open Date: Jul 11, 2024
Description
Postdoc in computational genomics to study the evolutionary history of human and domesticated populations.
The Witt Lab in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University is seeking up to two postdoctoral fellows to assist with ongoing population genomics projects in the lab. These projects involve analysis of low-coverage genomic data from ancient domesticated populations or the analysis of published human genome data for a variety of projects, including examining selection over time in ancient populations and archaic ancestry in modern humans (both genome-wide and focused on a specific gene).
Successful candidates will be expected to analyze genomic data, prepare and collaborate on manuscripts, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and assist with grant preparation. There will also be opportunities for postdocs to develop their own research projects and apply for grants.
This position comes with a salary following NIH pay scales, university benefits, and funding for research/conference travel. The position is funded for two years, with annual renewal, and a possibility of continuing the position pending funding availability. The expected start date is flexible but can be as soon as March 2025.
About the Witt Lab:
Our lab uses computational genetics and population genomics techniques to understand how past demographic events like selection and gene flow impact the genomes of modern populations, especially archaic and modern humans and domesticated animals. We have ongoing collaborations with multiple archaeologists, anthropologists, and computational geneticists, and have a broad interest in human evolution and population genetics. The Witt lab is affiliated with both the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry and the Center for Human Genetics and is located on Clemson's main campus in Clemson, SC.
For more information about the lab, visit https://www.wittlabgenomics.com/
For more information about the department or School and its programs, please visit the websites for the Center for Human Genetics (https://scienceweb.clemson.edu/chg/) and the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry (https://www.clemson.edu/genbiochem). For more information about Clemson, please visit the website http://www.clemson.edu/.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in genetics, evolutionary biology, or a related field with knowledge of population genetics. Applicants should have some experience with analyzing genomic data.
Preference will be given to individuals with experience using computational clusters for data analysis, experience with ancient DNA or large human genomic datasets, or experience programming in Python or R.
Strong candidates will be able to work independently, have effective oral and written communication skills, and be able to collaborate with and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 31, 2024. Review will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/132260
(1) A cover letter describing relevant research experience and motivation, as well as interest for the current position
(2) A curriculum vitae
(3) A one-page research statement
(4) Contact information (telephone number and email address) for three professional references
Inquiries regarding this search may be sent to Dr. Kelsey Witt Dillon (kwittdi@clemson.edu)
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/132260
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
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Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
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The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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