About the role
Position
Details| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology |
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| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Organismic and Evolutionary Biology |
| Position Description | A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Robin Hopkins, in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. The Hopkins lab conducts research on plant speciation and the evolution of mating system variation. Major areas of research include determining the genetic basis of reproductive isolating mechanisms, understanding the role of natural selection in speciation, characterizing the developmental and genetic basis of mating system variation, and using population genetics to untangling the forces of gene flow and selection during local adaptation.
This opening is for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with expertise in some of the following areas: genetics, genomics, population genetics, molecular biology, quantitative genetics, plant research, field research. All candidates must have received a Ph.D. in a relevant field. The postdoc will be based at the Biological Laboratories building at Harvard University and have access to all the resources available through the Organismic and Evolutionary Department. The position is available for 1 year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, and will include a competitive salary and full benefits. |
| Basic Qualifications | Ph.D. in biology, plant biology, genetics, evolutionary biology or a closely related field. |
| Additional Qualifications | A successful applicant will have some of the following:• Extensive independent research experience• Creativity and independence• Genetic or molecular lab experience• Bioinformatics, or statistical genetics experience• Field or greenhouse research experience• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. |
| Special Instructions | Application review will begin October 15th, 2026 and will continue until position is filled. Applications should include:1. Cover letter2. Curriculum vitae3. Brief description of past research accomplishments and future research goals.4. Names and contact information of 3 references |
| Contact Information | Contact Dr. Robin Hopkins [email protected] with questions regarding the position or application process. |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Salary Range | $67,600-$80,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field. |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
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