PostDoc position in computational/statistical genomics and species formation, Nosil lab, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Post-doctoral position in computational/statistical genomics and species
formation, Nosil lab, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
A two-year postdoc is available for a creative and motivated post-doc to
work on the genomics of adaptation and speciation in Timema stick insects.
The postdoc will work with Patrik Nosil in the Department of Animal and
Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield (also in close collaboration
with Zach Gompert at Utah State University).
The position is funded by an European Research Council grant focused on
testing hypotheses about how genomes evolve as species formation unfolds
from beginning to end. One major goal is to directly isolate the role of
the process of natural selection in generating observed patterns of genomic
divergence between host-associated populations and species of stick
insects. The approach is to combine ‘standard’ observational whole genome
sequencing with field transplants directly and experimentally measuring
selection at the genomic level. The results will provide insight into the
temporal and genomic dynamics of speciation.
What we require:
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for leading hypothesis-driven
analyses of large DNA sequence data sets (i.e., genome-scale data from
100’s of individuals). A Ph.D. is required. The successful applicant will
have: (i) demonstrated expertise in population genetics, phylogenetics,
genomics, or computational statistics, (ii) experience with UNIX, high
performance computing, and programming in C or C++ (preferred) or in R and
Perl or Python, (iii) the ability to develop and apply statistical or
computational methods to solve problems, and (iv) a history of independent
and creative thinking in the design or execution of big data analysis.
What we offer:
A two-year contract hosted in a vibrant department and lab group. The
position will come with flexibility for pursuing independent research ideas
surrounding the general theme of genome evolution during speciation.
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
To apply, contact Patrik Nosil by email (p.nosil@sheffield.ac.uk) and
include a CV and brief (1-page) statement of research interests.
For more information on the lab:
http://nosil-lab.group.shef.ac.uk/