Postdoctoral Research Scholar: Evolutionary Genomics and Functional Genetics

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Description The Song Laboratory of Insect Systematics and Evolution ( https://schistocerca.org/SongLab/ ) in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, in-residence Postdoctoral Research Scholar with expertise in evolutionary genomics and functional genetics. This position is based at the ASU campus in Tempe, Arizona, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. The successful candidate will lead research investigating the molecular mechanisms of phenotypic plasticity, using locusts as a model system to understand how environmental cues trigger changes in behavior and physiology. Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000: About the School of Life Sciences The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) is a dynamic hub for research and teaching excellence at ASU, serving as the first academic unit created under the vision of the New American University. By uniting the disciplines of biology, plant biology, and microbiology, SOLS provides a culture of collaborative research that addresses critical problems at the intersection of life scien...