Postdoc in Avian Comparative Genomics at LSU Orleans

The Claramunt lab at LSU New Orleans () is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on the project “Genomic drivers of climate adaptability and evolutionary diversification in a radiation of Neotropical passerine birds,” funded by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The focus of the position is the generation and analysis of high-quality genomes for the family Furnariidae, including genome assembly, annotation, and comparative analyses across lineages.

• Assemble and curate genomes from short- and long-read data (e.g., Pac Bio HiFi)
• Develop and implement assembly and annotation pipelines
• Conduct comparative genomic analyses in a phylogenetic framework
• Write a manuscript

• Ph.D. in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, or related field
• Experience with genome assembly and/or large genomic datasets
• Strong computational skills (Unix/Linux, scripting in R/Python)
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Start date:
  
  1 st July 2026 (negotiable)
• Duration: 1 year
• Location:
  
  New Orleans, Louisiana

The official application portal will be available soon at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Until then, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Santiago Claramunt atsclaramuto express their interest and request additional information about the position.