Job Details

Post Doctoral

Position Number: 6112050
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Science - Biology

Post Doctoral

Job ID: 13325
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Biological Sciences

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 6/1/2025

Period and duration: Anticipated start date between June and December 2025. Two years of support is available.

Salary: $50,000 Annually, commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: This position is a grant funded, temporary, contingent on availability of funds position with possibility of extension and is eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Candidate will be responsible for management and assembly of genomic data, phylogeny estimation, and macroevolutionary analyses as part of NSF-funded project on suboscine bird evolution. They will also be responsible for writing and publishing results and for assisting with the supervision and mentorship of other project participants and lab members. The candidate will be under general supervision by the team of Principal Investigators, but will have moderate latitude to develop and design the project or spend time on related and unrelated research projects

Essential Functions

Coordinates, manages, conducts, and assesses phylogenomic research and associated samples and data.

Conducts bioinformatic assembly of genomic data.

Develops and implements phylogenetic methods applied to large datasets.

Designs and completes a variety of down-stream macroevolutionary analyses, as determined by the candidate and team of Principal Investigators.

Assists with permitting and reporting requirements associated with the project and other lab activities.

Curates and deposits data and results as required by the project and funding agency.

Trains other users in data management, genomic methods, and phylogenetic/macroevolutionary approaches.

Assists with mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

Prepares scientific papers and other reports of research findings.

May participate in proposal writing.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: PhD in a related field.

and

Experience: No years of experience post-PhD are required.

Must have computational skills including using Command Line Interfaces, basic coding in some combination of computing languages used in biology (Python, Bash, Perl, R), and prior experience in either bioinformatics for DNA sequence assembly or phylogenetic methods (both would be preferred).

Some background in the theory related to phylogeny estimation and/or macroevolution.

Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13325&PostingSeq=1