University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences: Anthropology
Description:
The Department of Anthropology and the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) at the University of Oklahoma invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the research group of Dr. Lilly Parker. This position is ideal for a researcher who enjoys balancing hands-on experimental work with data analysis, academic writing, and mentoring trainees, and who thrives in a collaborative research environment.
The successful candidate will contribute to research in evolutionary, conservation, and ancient/anthropological genomics. The initial work will focus primarily on cuscuses, including the following: questions involving diversification, systematics, biogeography, conservation, and the evolutionary consequences of intentional translocations. The researcher will also have opportunities to contribute to projects involving shrews and other mammalian systems and to develop research questions that align with their interests.
LMAMR is an interdisciplinary research and training environment focused on the biocultural, ecological, and evolutionary dimensions of life. Researchers in the laboratories study biomolecules recovered from modern, forensic, historical, archaeological, and environmental materials. Our mission includes innovation in research and commitment to training in molecular and systems biology approaches, with a collaborative effort towards conservation, cultural respect, community engagement and outreach, both regional and international. Research in the Parker group examines how environmental change and human activities have shaped animal populations through time.
This is a combined wet-laboratory and computational position. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct wet-lab work, including work in the ancient DNA laboratory. Candidates must either have relevant laboratory experience or be willing and motivated to learn these methods. Training will be provided as needed.
Duties:
Description:
The Department of Anthropology and the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) at the University of Oklahoma invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the research group of Dr. Lilly Parker. This position is ideal for a researcher who enjoys balancing hands-on experimental work with data analysis, academic writing, and mentoring trainees, and who thrives in a collaborative research environment.
The successful candidate will contribute to research in evolutionary, conservation, and ancient/anthropological genomics. The initial work will focus primarily on cuscuses, including the following: questions involving diversification, systematics, biogeography, conservation, and the evolutionary consequences of intentional translocations. The researcher will also have opportunities to contribute to projects involving shrews and other mammalian systems and to develop research questions that align with their interests.
LMAMR is an interdisciplinary research and training environment focused on the biocultural, ecological, and evolutionary dimensions of life. Researchers in the laboratories study biomolecules recovered from modern, forensic, historical, archaeological, and environmental materials. Our mission includes innovation in research and commitment to training in molecular and systems biology approaches, with a collaborative effort towards conservation, cultural respect, community engagement and outreach, both regional and international. Research in the Parker group examines how environmental change and human activities have shaped animal populations through time.
This is a combined wet-laboratory and computational position. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct wet-lab work, including work in the ancient DNA laboratory. Candidates must either have relevant laboratory experience or be willing and motivated to learn these methods. Training will be provided as needed.
Duties:
- Conduct wet-lab and computational genomic research, with an initial focus on cuscuses
