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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Postdoctoral Research Associate
Position Number A10280
FLSA
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Biological Sciences
Campus Rose Hill
Location Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform research tasks related to the NSF-funded project “Genomic basis of ecosystem adaptation in rice,” in collaboration with Michael Purugganan at New York University (NYU) and Amelia Henry at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). This work will include population and evolutionary genomic analyses of local varieties of rice grown experimentally under different conditions. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also conduct research projects on related topics.
Essential Functions
  • Conducts data analysis, visualization and interpretation, including analysis of genomic and phenotypic data.
  • Helps write and prepare manuscripts for publication.
  • Helps manage the operation of the lab and maintains a safe and productive environment.
  • Conducts research as part of a collaborative team.
  • Helps guide and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
  • Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, genetics or a related field, and knowledge of all of these subject areas, particularly evolutionary ecology
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
  • Skills in genomic and bioinformatics analysis, biological statistics, and ability to use programs such as R and Python
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact successfully with students and collaborators
  • Good problem solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary $64,000
Maximum Starting Salary $65,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A598P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 03/12/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
 
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously
Standing Not Required
Walking Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
Climbing stairs Not Required
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Not Required
Pulling, pushing Not Required
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, genetics or a related field, and knowledge of all of these subject areas, particularly evolutionary ecology?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you possess skills in genomic and bioinformatics analysis, biological statistics, and an ability to use programs such as R and Python?
    • Yes
    • No