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Ape population genomics: improving understanding about the processes that generate genetic diversification.  Exceptional dataset of re-sequenced whole genomes, genome-wide SNP genotypes, and samples representing >1,000 chimpanzees. Group is using SNP data from chimpanzees paired with phenotypic data to improve understanding genotype-phenotype interactions.

Mapping adaptive potential in Texas: Adaptive capacity of animal and plant communities and ecosystems in Texas, aiming to uncover their ability to effectively respond to various challenges and opportunities brought about by ongoing transformations in Texas. Resources and collections in the ECCB department’s Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collection (https://brtc.tamu.edu).

Ape sociecology:  The Gonder Lab, along with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, operate on long term study of chimpanzee socioecology at the Ganga Research and Biomonitoring Station at Mbam & Djerem National Park in Cameroon.  Advantage of a robust dataset monthly biomonitoring of chimpanzees, ongoing since 2016. 

Required Education:

PhD in related field.

Preferred Experience: 

For projects 1 and 2, in-depth experience in genomic data generation, curation and bioinformatics commensurate with projects developed in consulting with the Principal Investigator.  Experience in the curation and analysis of spatial metadata along with genetic data will be important in successfully completing projects.  For project 3, strong skills in statistical analysis of socioecological data. 

Required special knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred special knowledge, skills and abilities:

Reading and writing proficiency in French is a plus.

Job Responsibilities 

70%: Research activities 

10%: Graduate student mentoring

10%: Proposal writing and conference presentations

5%: Lab management

5%: Other Duties as assigned

Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents.  Any questions, please contact Dr. Mary Gonder @ katy.gonder@ag.tamu.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.