A grant-supported postdoctoral position is open in Anurag Agrawal’s lab at Cornell University.
The successful candidate will conduct comparative and experimental studies on transcriptomic responses to insect diet and toxins, using the milkweed–insect community as a model system to test hypotheses in molecular evolution. The project will involve approaches such as RNA-seq to identify genes and regulatory sequences involved in plant toxin detoxification, transport, and resistance, with potential functional validation using CRISPR and transgenic methods.
This is a full-time research position, where the postdoc will play a leading role in experimental, computational, and comparative work to understand how changes in gene expression drive insect diet specialization and sequestration. The position requires experience in both laboratory and computational approaches, including bioinformatics and RNA-seq. The candidate is expected to work independently while contributing to collaborative research within the lab and with external partners.
Applicants should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences and have experience in molecular genetic techniques, including high-throughput sequencing and data analysis. A strong background in evolutionary biology, insect herbivores, and natural history is an advantage.
Application deadline: 2 May 2026
Applications should be submitted via Academic Jobs Online and must include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. The cover letter should clearly address the position requirements and the candidate’s relevant experience.
For more details and application: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31867
