The Claramunt lab at LSU New Orleans (https://claramuntlab.org) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on the project “Genomic drivers of climate adaptability and evolutionary diversification in a radiation of Neotropical passerine birds,” funded by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The focus of the position is the generation and analysis of high-quality genomes for the family Furnariidae, including genome assembly, annotation, and comparative analyses across lineages.

Responsibilities
- Assemble and curate genomes from short- and long-read data (e.g., PacBio HiFi)
- Develop and implement assembly and annotation pipelines
- Conduct comparative genomic analyses in a phylogenetic framework
- Write a manuscript

Qualifications
- Ph.D. in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, or related field
- Experience with genome assembly and/or large genomic datasets
- Strong computational skills (Unix/Linux, scripting in R/Python)
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Position details
- Start date: 1st July 2026 (negotiable)
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Competitive salary

To apply:

The official application portal will be available soon at https://www.uno.edu/careers.

Until then, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Santiago Claramunt at sclaramu@uno.edu to express their interest and request additional information about the position.

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