Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

. Lead population genomic analyses across two work packages .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £41,064 - £48,822 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in population genomics, including comparative analyses and adaptive evolution, while effectively collaborating with research teams and presenting findings at international conferences.

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PhD In Evolutionary GenomicsPython ProgrammingR ProgrammingComputational GenomicsWhole-Genome Resequencing

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Hard Skills

Population Genomic AnalysesComparative ScansAdaptive Evolution QuantificationGene Conversion AnalysisIntrogression DetectionStatistical AnalysisHigh-Performance ComputingLarge Genomic DatasetsFunctional Target IdentificationHybrid Zone System Analysis

Soft Skills

Creativity In Problem SolvingStrong Communication SkillsOrganisational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Right To Work In The UK

Industry Keywords

Selective SweepsIntrogressed VariantsChromosome-Level Reference GenomesFieldworkInternational Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead population genomic analyses across two work packages
Conduct comparative scans of selective sweeps across 42 butterfly species and 21 sister-species pairs
Quantify how often adaptive evolution is fuelled by introgressed variants and identify functional targets
Analyse a hybrid zone system using whole-genome resequencing and long-read sperm sequencing
Identify spatial population genomic signals of gene conversion and adaptive introgression
Work with chromosome-level reference genomes, large whole-genome sequencing datasets and high-performance computing
Collaborate closely with the research assistant responsible for lab work
Participate in fieldwork in France
Work with collaborators in Spain and the Czech Republic
Present at international conferences
Supervise project students
Join Konrad Lohse’s lab in the Institute of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in evolutionary/population genomics or a related field, or PhD completion within 3 months
Strong skills in Python and R
Computational genomics and statistics skills
Enthusiasm for working with large genomic datasets
Creativity in problem solving
Strong communication and organisational skills
Understanding of inference methods for detecting introgression and selective sweeps is desirable
Right to work in the UK required before employment
CV and cover letter required with application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Responsibility and autonomy
Variety every day
Excellent benefits and support
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
Competitive salary
Diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive staff benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement
Defined benefits pension scheme
Wide range of staff discounts
Family-friendly initiatives
Flexible work options
Potential employment sponsorship for international workers, subject to eligibility