Postdoctoral Associate (Church Lab)

The Church Evolution Laboratory at NYU Biology is looking for a highly motivated and independent individual to work as a Postdoctoral Associate. Please apply before February 1, 2026 for full consideration. Applications will continue to be reviewed until August 31, 2026 or until the position is filled.

This position is for a post-PhD trainee preparing for a research scientist career path. The planned position will provide a transition to career independence through the development of professional skills; supervision by senior scientist incorporating individual development plan in support of training goals and those of faculty mentor; and publication of research findings/scholarship during postdoc appointment period.

Projects in the CEL group include comparative phylogenomic analysis of invertebrates, including Hawaiian insects. The objective of this research is to investigate the genomic basis for biodiversity through large-scale sequencing (e.g., genomic, transcriptomic, proximity ligation), genome assembly, and phylogenetic comparison. Planned projects include a combination of field, bench, and computational work; applicants with experience in any of these areas are invited to apply.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, have prior research experience in any area of field, molecular, and computational biology, and a track record of peer-reviewed publications. Areas of interest include Hi-C sequencing and genome scaffolding; phylogenetic analyses of biogeography; and population genomic analysis.

Please upload your application materials via Interfolio. Include the following items: 1) CV including a list of publications; 2) a short summary (1pg) of your present and future research interests; 3) a list of three references and their contact information.

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