Post-Doc Nakamura Lab

Post-Doc Nakamura Lab

The Nakamura lab in Department of Genetics at Rutgers University has two postdoctoral positions available. The long-term goal of Nakamura lab is to identify the genetic mechanisms underlying fish diversity and their contribution to the fish-to-tetrapod transition. To this end, we bridge functional genomics, genetics, and embryology using model and non-model organisms, including zebrafish, skates, sharks, and spotted gar. More information about ongoing research projects can be found on the lab website.

Candidates should have strong research records in any of the following areas: developmental biology, evolutionary biology, genomics, or other relevant fields. Our lab is a highly interdisciplinary environment, therefore, scientific curiosity and strong communication skills are indispensable. Experience in fish embryology, comparative anatomy, high-throughput sequencing, or bioinformatics data analysis is preferred, but not required. Rutgers University is located in New Brunswick, NJ, which is only 45 minutes away from NYC by train.

Many competitive research universities and institutes are in the Northeast area, offering remarkable opportunities for collaboration and research conferences.

Position Status:
Full Time

Posting Number: 26FA0484

Posting Open Date: 05/14/2026

Posting Close Date: 12/14/2026

Requirements for the position include Ph.D's degree in one of the following area – developmental biology, molecular biology, evolutionary biology, genomics, or any other related fields. The successful candidate will lead research projects to understand the genetic mechanisms underlying the fish diversity and evolutionary novelties. Extensive knowledge about molecular biology and passion for fish research are necessary. Experience in genomics (RNA-seq, genome-seq.

etc.), paleontology, or comparative anatomy will be a plus, but is not strictly required. The candidate will most importantly demonstrate an ability to lead competitive research projects.

Rutgers University is located in Piscataway, New Jersey. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.