Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Marine Mammal Genetics
Job
Hampton University
Hampton, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
81
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
More Results Post-Doctoral Researcher in Marine Mammal Genetics Employer Hampton University Location Hampton Roads, Virginia, US Salary Competitive Closing date Jun 24, 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector Academic / Research Field Informatics / GIS Discipline Genetics , Marine Job Level Post doctoral fellow Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details The Hampton University Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences (Dr. Carolina Bonin Lewallen's Lab/ https://bonincarolina.wixsite.com/mammel ) invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher in marine mammal genetics beginning January 2025 (24 month position). Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. Duties and Responsibilities We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join Dr. Bonin Lewallen's team as a post-doctoral researcher on an NSF- funded project "Genomic Inferences of Adaptation in an
AWD_ID=2401877&HistoricalAwards=false The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily responsible for data generation and data analyses for a comparative genomics project focused on leopard seals. The candidate will work collaboratively with an international team of scientists, assist the PI with mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students, provide support on grant and laboratory management/upkeep, and participate in Departmental and University academic activities. We value diversity in all forms and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us. Qualifications PhD in Biology, with emphasis in ecology, evolutionary biology, wildlife genetics, or a related field. ABD PhD candidates will be considered. Experience (1-2 years) analyzing genomics data for non-model organisms (ability to work with computer clusters) Outstanding writing and communication skills Preferred Qualifications The candidate will ideally have some or all of the following: Ability to customize analytical packages already available to analyze large genomic datasets Laboratory skills (e.g., DNA/ RNA extractions; PCR; RT qPCR) Familiarity with large mammal biology/ecology
Antarctic Top Predator:
the leopard seal". The NSF public abstract for this project can be found here: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2401877&HistoricalAwards=false The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily responsible for data generation and data analyses for a comparative genomics project focused on leopard seals. The candidate will work collaboratively with an international team of scientists, assist the PI with mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students, provide support on grant and laboratory management/upkeep, and participate in Departmental and University academic activities. We value diversity in all forms and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us. Qualifications PhD in Biology, with emphasis in ecology, evolutionary biology, wildlife genetics, or a related field. ABD PhD candidates will be considered. Experience (1-2 years) analyzing genomics data for non-model organisms (ability to work with computer clusters) Outstanding writing and communication skills Preferred Qualifications The candidate will ideally have some or all of the following: Ability to customize analytical packages already available to analyze large genomic datasets Laboratory skills (e.g., DNA/ RNA extractions; PCR; RT qPCR) Familiarity with large mammal biology/ecology