What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoc Fellow Mosquito - Population Genetics & Genomics (UCI) position at University of California - Irvine?
Open date: December 19, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Mar 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position summary
Dr. Guiyun Yan's Lab at UC Irvine seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct population genetic and genomic analyses of malaria vectors, with an emphasis on Anopheles spp. (e.g., An. stephensi, An. gambiae). The fellow will work within multi-institutional programs in Africa and the U.S.
Key responsibilities
* Design and execute genomic studies.
* Integrate genomic results with vector ecology, spatial data, and intervention effectiveness to inform adaptive vector control.
* Coordinate with international collaborators; lead manuscripts and presentations; contribute to data management.
Application materials
* Cover letter describing your relevant experience, and earliest start date.
* Curriculum vitae with full publication list.
* Research statement (1-2 pages) highlighting relevant population genetics/genomics work.
* Contact information for 3 references (name, title, institution, email, phone).
How to apply
Email your application to guiyuny@uci.edu with the subject line:
Postdoc-Mosquito Genomics
Review timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; priority consideration for applications received by Dec. 31, 2025. The position remains open until filled.
Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology/Evolution, Genetics/Genomics, Entomology, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
* Demonstrated experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data.
* Strong publication records commensurate with career stage and excellent scientific writing/communication skills.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V with full publication list.
Cover Letter - Cover letter describing your relevant experience, and earliest start date.
Statement of Research - Research statement (1-2 pages) highlighting relevant population genetics/genomics work.
- 3 required (contact information only)
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