Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

Department of Integrative Biology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jan 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a one-year position with opportunity for renewal based on funding and performance. The position will include a full-time benefits package.

Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidates. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background check.

Purpose

The Young Lab at the University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Integrative Biology is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual to lead an undergraduate research initiative focused on the genomic basis of complex trait development and evolution. This role is part of the Freshman Research Initiative (FRI) and specifically the EvoDevOmics research group. For more information, visit Young Lab  (https://sites.utexas.edu/beccayoungevodevolab/) and FRI EvoDevOmics (https://fri.cns.utexas.edu/research-streams/evodevomics).  

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in evolutionary, developmental, or organismal biology and experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis. They should be capable of training undergraduate students in computational techniques and eager to contribute to a hands-on, experiential learning environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to assume a leadership role while fostering professional growth, encouraging scientific inquiry, and contributing to research aimed at uncovering the genomic mechanisms behind the origin and evolution of complex traits.

Responsibilities

Develop and pursue novel research questions and approaches toward understanding the developmental and evolutionary origins of complex traits with undergraduate and graduate researchers

Organize, train and mentor undergraduate researchers associated with the Freshman Research Initiative’s EvoDevOmics research group (https://fri.cns.utexas.edu/research-streams/evodevomics)

Dissemination of results to scientists and the general public via software code and tools, publications, reports, and presentations

Required Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field within 3 years prior to the effective employment date

R programming and multivariate statistics including experience with large datasets

Demonstrated interest in mentoring and training undergraduate researchers

A track record of documented productivity including publishing in scientific journals

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic and ability to plan, prioritize and multitask

Ability to work with others and a strong commitment to maintain an environment of respect and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience in undergraduate research mentoring and experience in bioinformatics, evolution, and molecular biology instruction

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work around standard office conditions

May work around chemicals

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs

Climbing of ladders

Lifting and moving

Work Shift

40 hours/week is required. It is assumed that these hours will be completed during typical business hours but a more flexible schedule can be considered upon request.

Required Materials

Full CV

Letter of interest

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

PhD Verification (i.e., copy of diploma or official English translation of diploma; letter from the office of the registrar or graduate office confirming completion of degree requirements; copy of official transcript in English with "degree awarded" information.)

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.