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Postdoctoral Researcher position on Plant Systems Biology and Epigenomics in Li Lab at Purdue University

May 22 2026

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 may 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.

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 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.

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.