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Postdoctoral Scholar - Experimental Evolution/Eco-Evolutionary Genomics - Department of Integrative Biology

Job #JPF05169
  • Integrative Biology / College of Letters & Science - Biological Sciences / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Position title: Postdoc Employee
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf. The current minimum salary range for this position is $71,737 – $79,425. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Spring 2026
Position duration: 24 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: December 19, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The MOILAB at the University of California, Berkeley aims to understand how species are evolving to global change from a genomic angle. There are multiple collaborative ongoing projects in the lab, including studying evolution through large-scale Evolve & Resequence data to understand rapid adaptation in Arabidopsis (GrENE-net.org, bioRxiv), to meta-analyzing global population genomic datasets (see MAR paper), leveraging common gardens and genomics to understanding genetic and demographic drivers of population extinction (see past gardens), using a combination of GWA and CRISPR edited plants to understand loci involved in adaptation (​​see selection constraints paper). The MOILAB has abundant genomic infrastructure (NGS lab including fast benchtop Illumina Sequencer, Tapestation/fast gel station, Hamilton NGS Star automation robot, etc.) and is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar that would leverage these infrastructure to ask questions about the evolution of genomes. The Postdoc is expected to lead publications of academic papers, disseminate research products in conferences, and mentor graduate students. We are a highly interactive, interdisciplinary, and diverse lab; we target scientific excellence as well as building a positive community for growth.

Responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Position:

  • Under the supervision of the PI/advisor, lead the publication of academic papers in the experimental evolution of plants. The research involves genome sequencing, plant growth, measuring traits, measuring gene expression, generating constructs for gene editing.
  • Analyze experiments using population genetic statistics and biostatistical analyses such as various linear regression approaches and mixed models.
  • Generate figures using programming packages including R and Python.
  • Present research results at national and international conferences.
  • Mentor and train Graduate and Undergraduate students in the lab while conducting the aforementioned tasks, analyses, and experiments.
  • Meeting once a week to evaluate progress jointly with the PI/advisor.
  • Giving feedback to students on their progress jointly with the PI/advisor.

Lab: https://www.moilab.science/

Department: https://ib.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD degree program (or equivalent international degree)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
  • PhD (or equivalent international degree) by the start date.
  • No more than three years of post-degree research experience by start date.
Preferred qualifications
  • Experience in evolution, genomics, bioinformatics, popgen/qantgen, quantitative genomics, comparative genomics, molecular genetics, genome evolution, or related field.
  • A track record of research productivity, independence, and collaboration.
  • Willingness to work closely with lab members, and collaborators.
  • Contributing to lab-wide chores towards a productive and positive lab.
  • Experience with mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Experience with leading research more independently with the advisor's supervision, prepare publications, and present research in scientific meetings.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05169

Help contact: moiexpositoalonso@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job location

Berkeley, CA