The Schultz EvoGenome Lab at Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA, USA) seeks a candidate to co-develop an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology (PRFB) proposal, with me as sponsoring mentor.
This year's competition (NSF 26-504) focuses on the intersection of AI and biological sciences.
Example directions:
- AI for comparative genomics
- AI-driven genome assembly/annotation tools
- LLMs for genome analysis
- Genome rearrangements, including in cancers
Other ideas at the interface of evolution, chromosome biology, gene provenance, and human health are welcome.
Note: the fellow is the applicant/PI; I am the host. Eligibility: PhD by start date, and U.S. citizen/national/permanent resident at submission.
Deadline: 29 Sept 2026. Reach out now to leave time to write a strong proposal.
PRFB: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/prfb-postdoctoral-research-fellowships-biology/nsf26-504/solicitation
Lab:  https://evogeno.me/
Bio:  https://bio.cas.lehigh.edu/faculty-staff/darrin-schultz
Contact: Darrin Schultz, dts@lehigh.edu

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