The School of Biology at the Georgia Institute of Technology has a growing research group in evolutionary genomics

The School of Biology at the Georgia Institute of Technology has a growing
research group in evolutionary genomics; openings in three collaborating
laboratories are posted below:

--- The Yi lab has open positions for graduate students and postdoctoral
researchers.  Potential projects in the Yi lab include 1) epigenomic
evolution of human brains; we aim to identify DNA methylation,
post-translational modification, and histone modifications specific
to human brains, and their impacts on neuropsychiatric disorders. 2)
Chromosome evolution in the context of behavior; we examine sequence
evolution, epigenetics and transcriptomes of a vertebrate model system
to elucidate the co-evolution between these components, and how they
affect complex phenotypes.  3) Phylo-epigenomics, to systematically
analyze evolution of epigenetic modification systems across deep
phylogenies, and specifically answer how natural selection shapes various
epigenetic landscapes across taxa. Motivated students who are ready to
embrace the use of next-generation sequencing methods and computational
analyses to tackle new and exciting questions should contact Soojin Yi
(soojinyi@gatech.edu).

--- The Lachance Lab has one open postdoctoral position in human
population genomics.  Funding is available for two years.  The Lachance
Lab uses a mix of whole genome sequencing and computational biology
to understand how evolutionary history impacts the risk of hereditary
disease across diverse human populations.  Potential projects include:
1) studying fast evolving regions of the human genome in African
and non-African populations, 2) developing evolutionary models of
hereditary disease risk, and 3) determining how genetic architecture
and evolutionary history contribute to health disparities.  The ideal
candidate will have a background in population genetics, genetic
epidemiology, or computational biology.  Please send any enquiries to
(joseph.lachance@biology.gatech.edu).

--- MULTIPLE POSITIONS for postdocs and graduate students in developmental
biology and evolutionary genomics are available in the laboratory of
Prof. Todd Streelman. Successful candidates will be expected to carry out
independent research contributing to an understanding of how craniofacial,
neural and sensory systems evolve diversity. Experience in developmental
biology, neuroscience, dental biology, computational and/or experimental
genomics is desired. Interested individuals should contact Todd Streelman
by e-mail: (todd.streelman@biology.gatech.edu).

J.T. Streelman
Professor
School of Biology
Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience
Georgia Institute of Technology
310 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0230
404-385-4435 (office)
404-385-4436 (lab)
404-385-4440 (fax)
E-mail: todd.streelman@biology.gatech.edu
http://www.biology.gatech.edu/faculty/todd-streelman/

Jeffrey Streelman