Postdoc Scholar/Bond Lab: The Bond Lab at the University of California, Davis (UCD) and the Forthman Lab at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are seeking applications for a postdoctoral researcher for a collaborative phylogenomic project on plant bugs (Miridae). This project, funded by a recent NSF award, involves multi-institutional collaboration and offers opportunities for fieldwork in the western US and South Africa. The position will be primarily based at the California Department of Food and Agriculture Plant Pest Diagnostics Center (PPDC) in Sacramento, California.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Evolutionary Biology, Entomology, Phylogenomics
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, entomology, or a related field.
- Background in systematics, with a preference for insect systematics.
- Skills in phylogenomic approaches from wet-lab procedures to bioinformatics.
- Strong data analysis and scientific writing skills.
- Leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and ability to work in a team setting.
- Experience with mentoring students and an interest in outreach activities.
- Preferred: Experience generating and analyzing UCE datasets, and conducting fieldwork.
Job Description: The postdoc will lead sequence capture and processing for a collaborative phylogenomic project on Miridae. Responsibilities include phylogenomic analyses, manuscript preparation, mentoring students, and participating in teaching activities. The successful candidate will gain expertise in mirid systematics, NGS and bioinformatics skills, and contribute to fieldwork.
How to Apply:
- Submit your application through the online portal.
- Application documents required: Curriculum Vitae (C.V.), optional Cover Letter, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Provide contact information for 3-5 references.
Last Date for Apply: July 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Table: List of Projects
| Project Number | Research Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exploring Host Cell Uptake of Bacterial Membrane Vesicles (BMVs) |
| 2 | Dissection of cell shape acquisition mechanisms in plants |
| 3 | Role of mitochondrial dysfunction in host cell-autonomous immunity against Chlamydia |
(Table includes a sample of projects, refer to the complete list in the original post.)
Application Review Dates:
- Open Date: March 6, 2024
- Next Review Date: April 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
- Final Date: July 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
For further inquiries, contact cdhogan@ucdavis.edu.
