MSc. Position in Ecological Genomics at University of New Brunswick Saint John

*MSc. Position in Ecological Genomics at University of New Brunswick Saint
John: Striped Bass Adaptation (Fall 2015 or Winter 2016)*

A position is available for a Master�s of Science student to participate in
an integrated Striped Bass genomics research program. The student will use
ecologically divergent populations and full-genome re-sequencing to
determine the genetic basis of adaptation. The student will be part of a
lab of a new Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Molecular Ecology and
Ecological Genomics at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John.

Funding is available for a stipend or top-up bonus for students with
funding. The student will use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment,
including robotics, to streamline repetitive tasks and will have priority
access to a high-powered computer with 1.5 TB of RAM for bioinformatics.
The lab is located at the Canadian Rivers Institute (
www.canadianriversinstitute.ca).

Suitable candidates will have a solid quantitative background with
experience in genetics and genomics lab work and/or bioinformatics.
Candidates must have a positive attitude and willingness to work with a
team. Experience in programing with R, Python or Perl computer languages is
a plus.

The position will begin in the fall term of 2015 or winter of 2016. Submit
a Cover Letter, CV, contact information for three references and unofficial
transcripts that include course names to Dr. Scott Pavey (
scottapavey@gmail.com). Application packages will be accepted until the
position is filled.

Scott Pavey