Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Genomics: The Rennison Lab at the University of California San Diego is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher for a five-year NIH funded grant. The researcher will generate and analyze genomic data to address evolutionary and ecological questions related to genetic sources of evolutionary constraint in threespine stickleback. The position offers flexibility in project development, focusing on topics such as standing genetic variation, adaptation rates, parallel evolution, and contributions of epistasis and pleiotropy.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Evolutionary Genomics
Location: University of California San Diego, Department of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution
Eligibility/Qualification: Ph.D. degree in biology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or a related field. Familiarity with R and Unix, and experience using PERL or Python is essential.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Researcher will:
- Generate and analyze genomic data for addressing evolutionary and ecological questions.
- Explore genetic sources of evolutionary constraint in threespine stickleback.
- Develop projects focusing on standing genetic variation, adaptation rates, and parallel genetic evolution.
- Investigate contributions of epistasis and pleiotropy to parallel genetic evolution.
- Collaborate with the Rennison Lab and contribute to the eco-evolutionary research in the School of Biological Sciences at UCSD.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following to Diana Rennison (drennison@ucsd.edu):
- Cover letter describing research interests.
- Current CV with contact information for at least two references.
Last Date for Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Tables:
| Position Details | |
|---|---|
| Appointment Type | Fixed-term for two years from date of hire, with possibility of renewal for up to five years. Fully funded. |
| Start Date | Negotiable |
| Funding Source | NIH funded grant |
| Lab Group Website | Rennison Lab |
| School Affiliation | School of Biological Sciences at UCSD |
| Application Materials | |
|---|---|
| Cover Letter | Describe research interests. |
| CV | Current CV with contact information for at least two references. |
