Postdoc Position at the University of Minnesota
The Snell-Rood lab at the University of Minnesota is seeking a postdoc for
an NSF-funded project investigating the costs and consequences of variable
gene expression as a mechanism of developmental plasticity. More
specifically, this project will contrast populations of cabbage white
butterflies that vary in host plant niche breadth, testing for life history
tradeoffs associated with epigenetic mechanisms of plasticity. The position
is funded for up to 2.5 years with a somewhat flexible start date (between
fall 2014 and spring 2015). Bioinformatics experience is essential.
Familiarity with rearing and dissecting insects is desirable, but not
necessary.
The University of Minnesota has state-of-the-art genomics and
supercomputing facilities (http://www.bmgc.umn.edu/) and has recently
invested in hiring a range of new faculty that address ecological and
evolutionary questions using genomics (see
http://www.cbs.umn.edu/explore/departments/eeb/graduate/graduate-program-faculty).
To apply, visit
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=683817.
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a 2-page research statement
describing your research interests, background and your goals for your
career and postdoc. Please also include the names and contact information
for 2-3 references. Applications will be reviewed starting May 1st, 2014,
and will be considered until the position is filled. For questions, please
contact Emilie Snell-Rood (emilies@umn.edu) or visit the lab website:
http://www.cbs.umn.edu/lab/emilies/