https://careercenter.socma.org Latest The SOCMA Career Center Jobs Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:09:32 Z https://careercenter.socma.org/jobs/rss/22347045/postdoctoral-researcher-position-on-plant-systems-biology-and-epigenomics-at-purdue-univer https://careercenter.socma.org/jobs/rss/22347045/postdoctoral-researcher-position-on-plant-systems-biology-and-epigenomics-at-purdue-univer West Lafayette, Indiana, The Li lab (https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/lilab/) at Purdue University seeks applicants for a postdoc position that offers interdisciplinary training in plant functional genomics and systems biology. This position will lead projects to characterize dynamic chromatin regulation in crop species using molecular genetics and functional genomics approaches. This position will also contribute to other projects in the lab involving single cell omics and large language model-enabled functional genomics research. Plant scientists who are proficient in both molecular biology and bioinformatics are highly encouraged to apply. Plant molecular biologists with an appetite for omics and big-data analysis are welcome to apply. How to apply: The position is available immediately. Applications can be emailed to li2627@purdue.edu, including a one-page cover letter, CV with skills and previous education/research experience, and the contacts of three references. Please kindly set the email title as "[Postdoc_application] Full name". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Required Qualifications: PhD degree in genetics, genomics, biology, plant sciences or in any related field. The candidate should have at least four -year experience (wet lab and dry lab combined) related to plant molecular biology. Preferred Qualifications:   Domain knowledge in plant functional genomics, gene regulation, epigenetics, and/or specialized metabolism. Prior experience with next-generation sequencing analysis, including wet-lab and/or dry-lab approaches, is highly valued. Proficiency in HPC, R, Python, and/or Perl is a plus. Prior experience with plant transformation and CRISPR-based genome editing. Prior experience working with proteins, such as immunoprecipitation or related techniques. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:44:39 -0400 https://careercenter.socma.org/jobs/rss/22341778/assistant-professor-department-of-earth-system-science https://careercenter.socma.org/jobs/rss/22341778/assistant-professor-department-of-earth-system-science Stanford, California, The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Earth System Science ( https://earthsystemscience.stanford.edu ). Earth System Science is the study of the world’s air, water, land, and life as an integrated system. Our department is focused on uniting basic and purpose-driven research to understand how the Earth functions, the many ways it is changing, and the consequences for people and other species. We are interested in candidates who can contribute to the department’s research and teaching priorities. All interested candidates in any area of Earth System Science are strongly encouraged to apply.   Application materials need to be submitted online at this link . The committee will begin reviewing applications October 1, 2026. Later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.   Applications must include: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Contact information for three reference letter writers Research statement (maximum 2 pages) Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)   The Department of Earth System Science, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.   Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.   Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.   The expected nine-month base pay range for this position is $143,500 - $180,000. Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.   For general questions regarding this position, please contact essfacultyaffairs@stanford.edu . Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400