Post-doctoral Position in physiological genomics and high-altitude adaptation

Post-doctoral Position in physiological genomics and high-altitude adaptation

A postdoctoral position is available in the Cheviron Lab at the
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (http://bit.ly/1f5N7Zb) as part
of an NSF-funded, international collaboration to study the mechanistic
underpinnings of hypoxia adaptation and thermogenic performance in
high-altitude deer mice [1,2,3,4]. The ideal candidate will have a
strong background in evolutionary physiology or evolutionary genetics,
experience with bioinformatic and functional genomic analysis, and
experience with computational analysis of RNA-seq and/or metabolomic
data. Programming proficiency in perl, python or other scripting languages
and/or regulatory network analysis will be considered a plus. The position
will involve close collaboration with Graham Scott and Grant McClelland at
McMaster University, Amina Qutub at Rice University, and Jay Storz at the
University of Nebraska. It will also provide opportunities for fieldwork
in some beautiful places, like the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains
  in Colorado and White Mountains of eastern California.

The start date is flexible, but preferably before January 2015, and the
position is full-time for two years subject to satisfactory performance
in the first year. Further extension may be available subject to funding
availability and performance. Salary will be commensurate with experience
and skills, and a generous benefits package will be offered. Interested
applicants should send a CV, a brief description of research interests and
experience, and contact information for three references to Zac Cheviron
(cheviron@illinois.edu).

To receive full consideration, please send all application materials
before June 30, 2014. I will also be attending the Evolution meeting in
Raleigh NC this month, and would happy to meet with potential candidates
there.

1. Cheviron et al. (2012) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 109:8635-8640; 
2. Cheviron et al. (2013) J Exp. Biol. 216:1160-1166; 
3. Cheviron et al. (2014) Evolution. 68:48-62; 
4. Storz et al. (2010) J Exp Biol. 213:4125-4136.

cheviron@illinois.edu

NIH-funded Postdoctoral Opportunity in Genomics

NIH-funded Postdoctoral Opportunity in Genomics
A highly motivated Research Associate is sought for multiple genomic
research projects in honey bees. The primary responsibility will lie
in the analysis of RNA-Seq and Methyl-Seq data sets. In addition, the
candidate may take the lead on a comparative genomic project within
the genus Apis and realize related research ideas. Therefore,
programming and related bioinformatic skills, analytical thinking,
team work, and communication skills are essential. An interest in
social insect biology and evolution is preferred. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. PhD desirable, but not required.
The position will be in the Department of Biology at the University of
North Carolina in Greensboro and is initially funded for one year.
Review of applications will begin immediately until position is
filled.

To apply for this position, please visit UNCG's JobSearch website
https://jobsearch.uncg.edu  to complete the application process for
position #999620 " Research Associate. A CV and a personal statement,
including contact information for two professional references, are
required. Please contact Dr. Olav Rueppell for additional details.

EEO/AA

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Dr. Olav Rueppell
Professor of Biology
Univ. North Carolina at Greensboro
206B Eberhart Bldg.
Greensboro, NC 27403, USA
Tel.:  (1) 336-256-2591
Fax: (1) 336-334-5839
http://www.uncg.edu/bio/faculty/olav_rueppell/lab/index.html

orueppell@gmail.com

A postdoctoral position is available at Brigham Young University

*A postdoctoral position is available at Brigham Young University,
Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences. The postdoctoral person will use
data from optical physical mapping technology (BioNanoGenomics) study and
quantify the genome relationships of members of the cotton tribe. The
postdoc will be required to analyze and interpret physical mapping data
within a phylogenetic context and create new methods of comparative
analysis for this data. The ideal candidate would have a thorough
understanding of High Molecular DNA isolation, a strong foundation in
phylogenetics, and skills in bioinformatics. A Ph.D. in plant biology,
plant genetics, evolutionary biology or related field is required.
Proficient oral communication and proficient writing skills in English are
essential. This is a full-time position supported by the NSF Plant Genome
Research Program.*

*The start date is flexible, but preferably during Fall 2014, and the
position is full-time for three years subject to satisfactory performance
year-to-year. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills, and
benefits are included. Interested applicants should send a CV, a brief
description of research interests and experience, and contact information
for three references to Joshua Udall (**jaudall at byu.edu
). To receive full consideration, please send all
application materials before July 14, 2014.*

Joshua Udall (295 WIDB)
Brigham Young University
701 E. University Parkway
Plant and Wildlife Science Depart.
Provo, UT 84602

Office: 801-422-9307

jaudall1@gmail.com

3-years PhD position: "Social immunity in an insect with family life

**3-years PhD position: "Social immunity in an insect with family life"

We invite applications for a 3-years PhD position at the JG University 
of Mainz, Germany (Zoological institute, Dpt Evolutionary Biology). The 
project aims to better understand the importance of social immunity in 
the early evolution of social life in insects. Our model system is the 
European earwig, /Forficula auricularia/, a species with non-obligatory 
forms of maternal care. The PhD student will conduct a series of 
standardized experiments to investigate how behavioral interactions 
between family members help individuals fighting against pathogens, as 
well as to determine the genes involved in the expression of social 
immunity. The scientific project includes behavioral experiments 
(mostly), immunity measurements (e.g. PO and PPO) and RNA-seq analyses. 
Depending on the student interests, the project may also include 
quantitative genetics, chemical ecology and/or population genetics.

The position requires a recent Diploma or Master degree in Biology (or a 
related field). The successful candidate should be highly motivated and 
have strong background in evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology, 
as well as experience in conducting behavioral experiments. Good skills 
in biostatistics or a high motivation to improve the statistical 
knowledge (e.g. R language) are important. Previous experiences with 
insect immunity and/or RNA-seq are advantageous, but not required. The 
position is fully-funded by the DFG (65% TV-L E13). People from every 
nationality are encouraged to apply. The working language of the 
laboratory is English.

The University of Mainz hosts many excellent scientific institutions 
(http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng) and Mainz is a historic city located on 
the River Rhine with many students and a rich social and cultural life 
(http://www.mainz.de).

Our young group offers an international, dynamic and interactive 
scientific environment and state-of the art, newly equipped 
laboratories. Information on our scientific work including recent 
publications can be found under 
http://www.bio.uni-mainz.de/zoo/evobio/322_ENG_HTML.php. For more 
information, please do not hesitate to contact Joël Meunier 
(meunier@uni-mainz.de).

Interested candidates should send applications (as a single .pdf e-mail 
attachment) containing a motivation letter (max. 1 page), a curriculum 
vitae (with the grades of their B.Sc and M.Sc), a copy of their Master 
or Diploma thesis (if not finished, please send a summary of the project 
and the expected date of submission), and the names and email address of 
2-3 potential referees to Joël Meunier (meunier@uni-mainz.de).

Review of applications will begin *the 30^th of June 2014* and will 
continue until the position is filled. The ideal starting date for the 
position is September 2014, but is negotiable.

Joël Meunier 

Graduate Assistantships in Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Cell Biology

Graduate Assistantships in Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and
Cell Biology

The Institute of Fundamental Sciences has four Graduate Assistant
positions available for students wishing to study for a PhD at
Massey University  in Palmerston North,
New Zealand. One Graduate Assistant position will be appointed in
each of the subject areas Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Cell
Biology. These are salaried teaching positions in which the appointee will
be undertaking full-time PhD studies. Each appointee will be required
to contribute up to 360 hours of undergraduate teaching effort in the
subject area each year. The positions are for a three-year fixed term
to cover the expected duration of PhD research. A successful candidate
must meet all the requirements of a suitable match in teaching duties,
eligibility to undertake and maintain PhD studies at Massey University,
a research area strategic for the Institute, together with an enthusiasm
to undertake research in that area.

Note that the GA in Cell Biology will contribute to our first year
Biology of Cells paper, but may have research interests in Biochemistry,
Biomedicine, Genetics, Plant or Microbial Science, or Evolution.

Interested candidates should visit the Institute website

to identify a potential PhD supervisor and contact that person to discuss
research possibilities.

To apply, please visit:
http://jobs.massey.ac.nz/PositionDetail.aspx?p=3D8342

Jennifer A. Tate, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer in Plant Systematics and Evolution
Curator, Dame Ella Campbell Herbarium (MPN)
Associate Editor, Systematic Botany

Massey University
Institute of Fundamental Sciences
Private Bag 11222
Palmerston North
New Zealand

Phone:  64-6-350-5515 ext. 84718
FAX:  64-6-350-5682

http://www.massey.ac.nz/~jtate/index.htm

J.Tate@massey.ac.nz