Postdoctoral Scientist in Coral Biodiversity and Conservation

Position Details

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number: 8102885
Work Modality: Fully In-Person
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name: BIOLOGY
Location Code: BIOLOGY (02112A)
Grant Funded: Yes
Open Date: 07/15/2026
Salary: $70,000/ann

The postdoctoral scientist will lead a two-year research project about diversity and conservation of Acropora corals in Dr. Tauana Cunha's lab at Loyola University Chicago. The position includes sample collection in Mozambique, data acquisition in the wet lab, analysis and interpretation of genomic data, and scientific writing.

PhD required in a related field.

• PhD degree in biology, evolution, or a related field
• Fluency in Portuguese
• Proficiency in command-line scripting (e.g. bash, R, python)
• Experience with molecular lab techniques (DNA extraction, library preparation, high-throughput sequencing)
• Previous experience with research on genomics of corals
• Ability to work with and excitement to be a part of a diverse group with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Strong written and oral communication skills
  
  Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Proficiency in command-line scripting (e.g. bash, R, python)
• Experience with molecular lab techniques (DNA extraction, library preparation, high-throughput sequencing)

• PhD degree in biology, evolution, or a related field
• Fluency in Portuguese

Physical Demands:
Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions:

Irregular Hours

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