POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN BIOINFORMATICS AND GENOME EVOLUTION
The newly established Alvarez-Ponce lab at the University of Nevada,
Reno, is accepting applications for a postdoctoral position to work on
molecular evolution. Research in the lab focuses on the evolution of
molecular pathways and networks (e.g., protein-protein interaction
networks, metabolic pathways/networks, signal transduction
pathways/networks, etc.), and the adaptation of proteins to different
temperatures.
The initial appointment will be for 24 months, with the possibility of
extension depending on funds availability. The preferred starting date
is September/October 2014.
The successful candidate will have:
– A PhD in Biology, Computer Science or a related field.
– A strong interest in Molecular Evolution.
– Experience with bioinformatics analyses, including programming in any
scripting language (e.g. PERL or Python).
– Evidence of excellence in research and high productivity.
– Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in as many as possible of the following areas would be a plus:
– Network analyses.
– Molecular evolution analyses, and in particular natural
selection analyses.
– Computer simulations.
– Protein structure analysis, and homology modeling.
– Next Generation Sequencing.
Candidates should e-mail the following information to David
Alvarez-Ponce (david.alvarez.ponce@gmail.com) as a single PDF:
– An application letter, addressing the applicant¢s motivation for the
position, and how their experience and skills fulfill the requirements
listed above.
– A full CV.
– Contact information for 2 or 3 potential referees.
More information about the lab can be found at www.genomeevol.wordpress.com