Postdoc – Evolutionary Genomics – Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Postdoc Scholar Employee-3252 Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: Table 23 - Postdoc Salary Scale. A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 –$77,030. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Summer 2026 Position duration: Two years with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Deadline
Open date: May 13, 2026 Next review date:Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoc in the Nachman Lab, in the area of population genetics and evolutionary genomics. The Nachman lab is hiring a postdoc as part of an NIH-funded project to study the genomic basis of environmental adaptation in house mice. House mice are native to Western Europe and were introduced into the Americas in association with humans during the last few hundred years. In this short time, mice have adapted to different environments through changes in morphology, behavior, and physiology. We seek to understand the genetic basis of this variation using a variety of approaches, including whole-genome sequencing of wild-caught mice across North and South America, studies of gene expression and chromatin accessibility, and genetic crosses using wild-derived inbred strains of mice from different environments. We are also using long-read data to study the role of structural variation, including insertions of transposable elements, in adaptation. The successful candidate will work on existing projects in the lab and also have the opportunity to develop new projects in the context of our research program. Responsibilities: ● Designing and executing experiments ● Data management ● Data analysis ● Manuscript preparation ● Presenting research ● Contributing to grant proposals ● Mentoring students
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD degree program (or equivalent international degree) Additional qualifications(required at time of start)Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date. No more than three years of post-degree research experience by start date Preferred qualifications• Ph.D in evolutionary biology, integrative biology, or some equivalent. • Expertise in populations genetics, bioinformatics, genomics, and the application of genomics to evolutionary questions. • Experience generating and analyzing large genomic datasets • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently. • Strong publication record. • Positive attitude and desire to work in a collaborative environment
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05376 Help contact:mnachman@berkeley.edu