Postdoctoral Fellow at Trent University
Trent University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct genomic research on contemporary evolution in natural populations in response to rapid changes in selective pressures. Infectious diseases are critically important in species adaptation, evolution, and persistence. However, climatic changes are altering
disease dynamics in northern species by promoting the invasion of novel diseases and disease vectors.
The university is seeking a student/postdoc to take an adaptive landscape genomics approach to investigate contemporary evolution and demographic constraints on local adaptation among coevolved and naïve
disease vectors. These questions are of practical relevance given pronounced climatic changes associated with changing infectious disease dynamics and northward movements of pathogens and invasive
species.
The successful candidate is be encouraged to develop and explore independent research within the framework of existing funding. Applicants should hold a MSc or PhD in Landscape or Population Genetics, or a related area.
To apply, send a letter of application and research interest, CV, and names and contact information for
three referees. The position will begin in either May or September 2013. Applications should be submitted by February 15, 2013, but, applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been found.