The Andolfatto Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist to take part in several collaborative projects which aim to understand the evolutionary processes shaping genome evolution. We are seeking a wet and dry lab scientist with a passion for solving complex open-ended problems.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Generate and analyze new datasets (whole-genome and whole-transcriptome sequencing).

Field collections and animal crosses in a controlled lab environment.

Assisting other laboratory scientists with wet lab protocols and with the analysis of RNAseq and WGS data.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, genomics or a related field
Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas with co-workers
Experience with NGS wet lab protocols and analysis

Experience with R, Python and Unix

Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with population genetic theory and commonly used pipelines

Experience simulating large datasets

Familiarity with biological annotation and omics resources

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.