Hi folks, 
The RCN is advertising for a postdoc! The job is not posted yet (still waiting on internal approval), but we wanted to share the advertisement with interested applicants now. The deadline will be early November. Stay tuned for updates.



RCN postdoc ad

Summary. A Synthesis Postdoctoral Fellowship is available for the Research Coordinated Network for Evolution in Changing Seas. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to conduct cutting edge synthesis across disciplines and engage with a global network of researchers studying adaptation to ocean change. The postdoc will have the opportunity to develop their own research questions for synthesis and meta-analysis of existing data.

The fellow will be based at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center and will work closely with PIs Kathleen Lotterhos and Geoff Trussell. NUMSC a strong research presence in evolution and ecology research and there are many opportunities for interaction and collaboration both there and in the greater Boston area. 

Qualifications.  Must have a Ph.D.; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar.  

Specific requirements: Applicants will be expected to develop and lead projects. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. We welcome candidates from diverse research experiences in different ecosystems, however ideal candidates will have knowledge of marine science, evolutionary processes, and genomics.  Candidates should have a strong track record of publication; have demonstrated an ability to manage and analyse large datasets; have strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills; and be able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.  We think diversity is a component of excellence, and welcome applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality,
age or disability.

Duration and start date: Duration is for 24 months with an anticipated start date between January and June 2019.

Deadline for applications: (Deadline for applications will be in early Nov)

Application materials: 
* In a single PDF:
    * A cover letter 
    * A 3-4 page proposal (including references) on a synthesis project that you would like to undertake for this postdoc under the broad topic “evolution in changing seas." Proposals should not require funds for the collection of new data, but for the synthesis or modeling/metanalysis of existing data. However, the successful candidate can expect to have access to excellent computational facilities. The proposal should include a timeline (24 months) and a statement describing how the outcomes from the synthesis will advance knowledge in both evolutionary biology and marine science. Please format proposals with 12 point Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins.
    * A CV
    * Two examples of a research publication (at least one that has completed the peer review process)
* Please have three of your references to email letters of recommendation to [log in to unmask]

For more information on this job and other opportunities that will be associated with the position, please contact Dr. Lotterhos [log in to unmask] 

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