General Information

Position Number

POST40

Working Title

Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Song

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

College of Science (Col)

Work Unit

Biological Sciences

Work Location

Woodward Hall

Vacancy Open To

All Candidates

Position Designation

Post Doc

Employment Type

Temporary - Full-time

Hours per week

40hr

Work Schedule

8am – 5pm

Pay Rate

Pay Rate varies

Minimum Experience/Education

Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Plant Biology, or a related field (completed by start date).

Demonstrated experience in population genomics, GWAS, and/or QTL analysis.

Proficiency in computational/data analysis environments (R, Python, Unix/Linux, HPC systems).

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a collaborative research team.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Experience with pangenomics, structural variation, and synteny analysis.

Background in ecological genomics or plant adaptation.

Experience mentoring students.

Publication record demonstrating quantitative genomics or evolutionary analysis.

Interest in developing and leading research on new model systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Song Lab at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in evolutionary genomics and quantitative genetics. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research using a wild legume species as an emerging model for ecological adaptation, natural variation, and crop wild relative biology. The postdoc will lead analyses in population genomics, GWAS, QTL mapping, and comparative/pangenomics, and will have opportunities to mentor students and contribute to high-impact publications and proposal development.

Conduct evolutionary genomics analyses, including population structure, local adaptation, and genome-wide scans.

Develop and implement GWAS and QTL mapping pipelines for trait discovery.

Perform comparative genomics, pangenomics, structural variation, and synteny analysis.

Integrate genomic, phenotypic, and ecological data to identify adaptive loci.

Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in bioinformatics and quantitative genetics.

Prepare peer-reviewed publications, figures, and presentations.

Assist with NSF proposal development and collaborative research initiatives.

Contribute to maintaining a collaborative, productive research environment.

Other Work/Responsibilities

1. the appointee was recently (within the last eight years) awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.);
2. the appointment is temporary, for up to one year at a time, with renewal possible;
3. the total appointment is limited to five years, including time spent in previous postdoctoral appointments at other institutions;
4. the appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship at 1.0 FTE;
5. the appointment helps the Postdoctoral Fellow to prepare for a fulltime academic and/or research career;
6. the appointee works under the supervision of a faculty member; and
7. the appointee has the freedom and is expected, to publish the results of their research or scholarship during the period of appointment.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date

02/15/2026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

2 years minimum

Posting Open Date

12/09/2025

Posting Close Date

01/15/2026

Special Notes to Applicants

Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2025 year are welcome to apply.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

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