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The Pennsylvania State University

This research will quantify the role demography, genetic variation, and selection to evolution within forest tree species, addressing critical hypotheses needed to manage evolutionary responses of ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$56K - $65K/yr

The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah and offer numerous opportunities for collaboration. Cross campus interest groups in both ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah and offer numerous opportunities for collaboration. Cross campus interest groups in both ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$56K - $65K/yr

The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah and offer numerous opportunities for collaboration. Cross campus interest groups in both ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for evolutionary geneticist in the United States is $94,262.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Evolutionary Geneticist vs Population Geneticist?

AspectEvolutionary GeneticistPopulation Geneticist
Required CredentialsMaster's or Ph.D. in Genetics, Evolutionary BiologyMaster's or Ph.D. in Genetics, Population Biology
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, field studiesResearch labs, academic institutions, conservation agencies
Industry UsageEvolutionary studies, species adaptation, phylogeneticsGenetic diversity, gene flow, population structure

While both roles focus on genetics, Evolutionary Geneticists study how species evolve over time, whereas Population Geneticists analyze genetic variation within and between populations. The two often overlap but differ in their specific research focus and applications.

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Postdoctoral Fellow in the Capellini Laboratory of Developmental and Evolutionary Genetics

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Capellini Laboratory of Developmental and Evolutionary Genetics

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$67K - $80K/yr

Full-time

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Postdoctoral Fellow in the Capellini Laboratory of Developmental and Evolutionary Genetics
School
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area
Human Evolutionary Biology
Position Description
The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Evolutionary and Developmental Genetics Laboratory of Dr. Terence D. Capellini. The focus of the position will be to study the genetic and developmental basis of human-specific adaptations and disease.
The lab primarily concentrates on musculoskeletal adaptations in humans and primates, with an important research focus on identifying causal genetic variants that mediate human phenotypes. The lab uses a variety of experimental (functional genomic, targeted genetic) and computational (bioinformatics) tools on human and mouse tissues and using in vitro methods on human cells, to explore the consequences of genetics variants on human biology.
This is a multi-year position, expected to begin in Winter 2025, with possibility of yearly renewal dependent upon adequate funding and satisfactory performance. The research will take place in the Evolutionary and Developmental Genetics Laboratory directed by Dr. Capellini and located in the Peabody Museum on Harvard University's Cambridge, Massachusetts campus.
The lab's website is: http://projects.iq.harvard.edu/evolutionary_genetics/home
Basic Qualifications
A doctoral degree is required for this position. Desired qualifications include research in developmental genetics, functional genomics, evolutionary developmental biology, mouse developmental biology and/or human evolutionary genetics.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Please submit a letter of interest, an updated CV, and the names of three references by email to Terence Capellini at tcapellini@fas.harvard.edu. Evaluation will begin at the time the advertisement is placed and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Professor Terence Capellini
Contact Email
tcapellini@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$67600-$80000
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Allowed
5
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