Postdoc Evolutionary Genomics Museum of Vertebrate Zoology

Position Overview

Postdoc Scholar Employee-3252 at Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley.

Salary range: $69,073 – $77,030 (based on UC academic salary scales).

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start:
Summer 2026

Position duration:
Two years, with possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

Open date:
May 13, 2026

Next review date:
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Final date:
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at UC Berkeley seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Nachman Lab, focusing on population genetics and evolutionary genomics. The lab works on an NIH-funded project studying the genomic basis of environmental adaptation in house mice.

Research involves whole‑genome sequencing of wild‑caught mice across the Americas, studies of gene expression and chromatin accessibility, genetic crosses with wild‑derived inbred strains, and long‑read sequencing to investigate structural variation and transposable elements. The postdoc will contribute to existing projects and develop new ones within the research program.

• Designing and executing experiments
• Data management
• Data analysis
• Manuscript preparation
• Presenting research
• Contributing to grant proposals
• Mentoring students

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a PhD program

Additional qualifications (required at start):

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) required by appointment start date
• No more than three years of post‑degree research experience by start date

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, integrative biology, or a related field
• Expertise in population genetics, bioinformatics, genomics, and applying genomics to evolutionary questions
• Experience generating and analyzing large genomic datasets
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong publication record
• Positive attitude and desire to collaborate

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements:

• Three required references (contact information only)

Apply link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Help contact: mnachman

UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Berkeley, CA