Evolutionary Geneticist Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Posting Information
Posting Details
Department
Genetics - 423501
Posting Open Date
05/20/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate (Schrider)
Vacancy ID
PDS004866
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
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Position Summary
The Schrider Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a postdoc in population genetics and/or phylogenetics. The successful candidate will help design and carry out projects related to one or more of the following:
1) the development and application of computational methods to interrogate the impacts of (and interplay between) adaptation, recombination, introgression, and demographic changes on genetic diversity within and between species;
2) elucidating the phylogenetic relationships among species and/or the genealogical relationships of individuals of the same species;
3) the study of these or other evolutionary questions in mosquito genomes;
4) examining the dynamics of evolutionary models (e.g. the evolution of therapeutic resistance in cancer) via simulation and/or analytical theory.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Evolution, Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related fields.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The successful candidate will have a strong research background in evolutionary genetics and/or computational genomics.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate will be an individual who is highly motivated by team science.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Lisa Thompson, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
Lisa_A_Thompson@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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