Postdoctoral position in evolutionary genomics and speciation.

Postdoctoral position in evolutionary genomics and speciation.

P.I.: Dr. Kerry Shaw, Cornell University

Research Project:
A postdoctoral position is available to join an NSF-funded project in the
laboratory of Kerry Shaw at Cornell University to study the evolution
and genetics of traits involved in reproductive incompatibility and
speciation in the Hawaiian cricket genus Laupala. Laupala species are
recently diverged and ecologically and morphologically similar, but
differ in traits involved in sexual isolation.  Behavioral evolution
involving these traits is thought to have played a large role in the
rapid and extensive diversification of this genus.  The genetic basis
of acoustic variation will be studied using genomic approaches.  A draft
genome is available, and we seek to improve it as a means for identifying
the genetic architecture of phenotypes involved in speciation.

Requirements:
The desired candidate will possess an interest in / experience with
molecular tools, quantitative genetics, next gen sequencing, and
associated statistical analyses (e.g. R/QTL).  Bioinformatics skills
(such as basic Linux knowledge, read mapping SNP calling) is desirable,
and an interest in acquiring these skills is essential.  Basic scripting
skills (Perl, Python, Ruby) is a plus.  An interest in the evolution of
premating isolation is also beneficial, but no prior knowledge in this
area is required.

Cornell University has many labs and research groups dedicated to the
study of evolution, genomics and behavior and ecology of speciation as
well as bioinformatics.  As such, it provides a rich academic environment
for those interested in evolutionary genomics and speciation.

To apply, email a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, and
the email addresses of three references to Kerry Shaw (KLS4@cornell.edu).
At least two years of funding are available.

"Kerry L. Shaw"