Post-doctoral position in Coral Genomics
The Barshis lab of evolutionary ecophysiology (sites.wp.odu.edu/barshis-lab)
in the Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University, an " R1-very high research activity" state university in Virginia, USA,
has a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position available in coral population genomics. This position is supported by a Paul M. Angell Family Foundation award to conduct a Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) to investigate genomic signatures of coral thermal
tolerance across the reefs of American Samoa. Applicants must have a PhD in biology, marine science, or a closely related field at the time of employment. A strong background in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and experience with genotyping by
sequencing approaches (e.g., RADseq and/or low coverage Whole Genome Sequencing) is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to travel to field sites 1-2 times/year for 3-4 weeks at a time to conduct field and laboratory work. Competitive
applicants will be comfortable coordinating and conducting research in the field; expertise in bioinformatics, experience with manipulative coral stress experiments, AAUS Scientific Diver certification, and multiple first-author publications are also desired.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to interact with a broad team of collaborating researchers (https://www.odu.edu/sci/news/
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate and conduct field research in American Samoa and subsequent laboratory and bioinformatics analyses with the expectation of publishing 1-2 peer-reviewed manuscripts from the experimental results.
Highly motivated and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by uploading a CV, a cover letter/statement summarizing your interest in the position, including
prior research and future career goals (2-page maximum), copies of up to two primary research papers (first author preferred), and the names and contact information for at least three references to the application website https://hera.odurf.odu.edu/
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