Entomologist — Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job overview

The Entomologist — Postdoctoral Research Fellow role is onsite in Washington, DC, as a full-time temporary appointment for up to two years. The salary is $85,447 per year. The National Museum of Natural History’s mission is to promote understanding of the natural world and our place in it. The fellow conducts comparative genomics research on insect pollinators in support of a mass digitization project. The work includes DNA preparation and sequencing, genome assembly and annotation, evolutionary analysis, data validation and sharing, scientific publications, conference presentations, and education and outreach activities.

What you'll do

• Extract DNA and prepare samples for whole-genome sequencing
• assemble and annotate genomes
• analyze comparative phylogeny, gene evolution, and pollination-related traits
• validate, analyze, document, share, and deposit data in public repositories
• collaborate on peer-reviewed papers
• present research at professional meetings
• participate in education and outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

entomologist

postdoctoral research fellow

washington dc

full-time

$85,447/year

national museum of natural history

comparative genomics

insect pollinators

dna sequencing

genome assembly

research

two-year appointment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• transit benefits
• leave
• 403(b)
• flexible spending account
• Smithsonian discounts and other listed trust-fund benefits.

Why this role

Two-year temporary postdoctoral appointment; research focus on insect pollinator comparative genomics and mass digitization of museum collections.

About the employer

National Museum of Natural History is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.