Skip to content
POSTDOC opening

Postdoctoral Researcher

Duke University · Biology · United States

Back to openings

About this position

We seek a Postdoc to conduct research on hornwort and/or cyanobacteria diversity and evolution. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Plant Evolutionary Biology, Bioinformatics, Phylogenetics, Genetics, biochemistry, or related fields and evidence of strong research productivity.

The Postdoc will be responsible for: 1) conducting laboratory research, 2) data analysis, and 3) preparation of results for publication. The postdoc will also assist the PI (Fay-Wei Li) in overseeing lab projects and helping to train graduate students and undergraduates. Opportunities will be available for the postdoc to explore their own side projects related to the overall goals of the lab research program.

Applicants should submit: 1) CV, 2) cover letter, and 3) contact information for two people who can serve as references. Applications must be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline.com. Review of applications will be ongoing. Position begins as soon as October 1, 2026.

How to apply

  1. Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
  2. Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
  3. Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.

Similar openings

Fully funded 26 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow, RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS)

Lingnan University

  • United States

RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS) - 2027/28 Exercise Postdoctoral Fellow (Post Ref.: 26/777 ) Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive unive

Funding not stated 26 Sept 2026

Quantum Matter Synthesis Postdoc

Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Los Alamos, United States
  • Quantum Science & Engineering

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. The Strongly Correlated Electron Team is a multifaceted, highly collaborative team, which includes capabilities in sample growth, characterization, device fabrication, and measurements under extreme conditions (high pressure, high fields, and low temperature), explores new physics through new materials. We have an immediate opening for up to three Quantum Matter Synthesis Postdoc positions for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about

Fully funded 27 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1 About the Opportunity Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead independent, cutting-edge research within the Barecka Lab, focused on the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to ethanol. Supported by an externally funded grant, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of transformative technologies. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for designing, planning, and executing experiments that drive the project's scientific and technological progress, with a strong emphasis on timely adva

Funding not stated 27 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Associate

Duke University · Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

  • Durham, United States
  • Engineering

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in

Postdoctoral Researcher — Duke University