The Messer Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher

Our group studies the population genetics of rapid evolution using mathematical models, computer simulations, and genomic data from both natural and laboratory populations. Our overarching goal is to develop models that more accurately capture the dynamics of rapid evolutionary processes. Building on these models, we create new statistical and computational tools to study rapid evolution through a quantitative lens and better predict its outcomes.

We are seeking to hire a scientist with a strong quantitative background who is interested in addressing research questions in one or more of the following broad areas:

• Spatial population genetics
• Eco-evolutionary dynamics
• Gene drive modeling
• Conservation genomics
• Machine learning and SLiM simulations
• Theory and modeling at the interface of ecology and evolution

The position is fully funded for at least two years by grants from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Simons Foundation, and offers a competitive salary, full benefits, as well as generous discretionary research funds. As part of the Gordon and Betty Moore postdoctoral fellow cohort at Cornell, you will be invited to several specialized convenings throughout your appointment. The position also provides extensive opportunities for collaborations within Cornell, across the US, and internationally.

The start date is no later than September 1, 2026. Interested candidates should contact Prof. Philipp Messer at messer@cornell.edu. Please include a CV and a brief statement of research background and interests.

We are currently a member of the Cornell graduate fields of Computational Biology (CB), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Computational Biology and Medicine (CBM), and Genetics, Genomics and Development (GGD).