Postdoc in Demographic Analysis of Diversity across the Genome
A postdoc position is available to work with Dr Kai Zeng and Prof Jon
Slate at the University of Sheffield. The position is funded by the
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to carry out population
genomic studies in great tits (/Parus major/). Questions of interest
include examining how demography and natural selection shape patterns of
diversity across the genome, by using existing methods and developing
new methods. The project involves whole-genome sequencing of multiple
great tit individuals using high-throughput sequencing instruments, and
the subsequent bioinformatic/population genetic analysis of the data.
Therefore, expertise in population/evolutionary genetics, computer
programming and statistical analysis of large-scale datasets is
essential. Experience in preparing DNA samples for high-throughput
sequencing instruments is an advantage, but non-essential.
The post is available for up to 3 years, and is available from September
2014 or as soon as possible afterwards. The starting salary is £28,972-
£35,597 perannum, depending on experience and qualification. Note that
the information regarding pay and starting date is only provisional at
this stage, and will be announced when it is finalised. Informal
enquiries are highly welcomed and should be sent to k.zeng@sheffield.ac.uk.