Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Genomics

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: for 3 years, or until 30/06/2029

We are looking to fill a post for Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative genomics within the project OptiME. In this role, you will advance the state-of-the-art quantitative genetic applications in plant breeding by using Ancestral Recombination Graphs (ARGs) and associated methods based on thetree sequence software ecosystem. You will work as part of an international team of collaborators across Edinburgh, Oxford, and Ann Arbor,and other worldwide members of thetree sequence community.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working, all based in the UK

• You are passionate aboutquantitativegenomics and genetics.
• You have experience in a high-level programming language.
• You are interested in evaluating novel quantitative methods and how they could be used in practical settings.
• You are independent, organised, and thrive in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams working in globally important sector.
• Please inspect the call documentation regarding the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

12/03/2026, 23:59

£41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time