PostDoc Position in Bioinformatics at UNAM, Mexico
We have an opening for a postdoctoral position at the Instituto de
Ecolog¨ªa, UNAM, M¨¦xico, which is granted based on academic merits and
Curriculum vitae among a pool of candidates.
We are seeking for a candidate with knowledge and skills in
Bioinformatics, in particular for the analyses of genomic (SNPs) data. The
candidate will work in the lab of Dra. Ella V¨¢zquez-Dom¨ªnguez. In
general, we work with population and landscape genetics, phylogeography
and conservation of vertebrate species. The specific projects we are
now developing that include SNPs data analyses involve reptile species
(e.g. turtles) but will grow to more species. Projects include landscape
genetics and adaptation questions, to be evaluated within a genomics
framework.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the generation and
analysis SNPs, but also: 1) participate in field work within Mexico; 2)
help graduate students with software and analyses; 3) give a seminar
for the Institute¡¯s community, 4) help organize and participate in
Bioinformatics courses or workshops for genetic data analyses.
The postdoctoral scholarship is a UNAM grant, with a salary of
approximately $1,500 US dlls per month, plus medical insurance.
Candidates need fulfill the following:
1. The postdoctoral position should start from September 1st, for a year
with possibility of renewal for a second year pending on results. It
can start later than September if needed, but not later than November 1st.
2, The candidate must have obtained his/her PhD degree no more than
three years before the starting date (i.e. if starting on 1 September,
PhD must have been obtained on 30 August 2011 the latest).
3. The candidate should not be older than 36 years at the starting date
(1 September or so)
4. Should have proof of experience with published work in scientific
journals (this is the most important evaluation criterion)
5. Communication skills in Spanish
Applications must include a complete CV, a pdf of the PhD grade, pdf
of the front page of passport (if not of Mexican nationality), pdf of
birth certificate, a cover letter briefly outlining the candidate’s fit to
the position and contact information for three references.
All information may be sent directly to Dra. Ella V¨¢zquez-Dom¨ªnguez
at evazquez@ecologia.unam.mx, with a deadline of 21 February.