Postdoctoral position in human population genomics (2015)
The Lachance Lab will open its doors in January as part of Georgia
Tech¢s School of Biology. Our lab uses whole genome sequencing and
computational approaches to understand how human populations evolve.
We are interested in secondary contact between divergent human
populations and the interplay between adaptation and hereditary
disease.
I am pleased to announce that a postdoctoral position in human
population genomics will be available in early 2015. This
postdoctoral position will focus on evolutionary models of hereditary
disease, and there will be opportunities to develop an independent
research program. Georgia Tech is located in the heart of Atlanta,
and there will be multiple opportunities for local collaborations
(including other researchers in the School of Biology who study
molecular evolution and integrative genomics).
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in biology, computer programming
ability, strong quantitative skills (e.g. expertise in theoretical
population genetics or genetic epidemiology), and multiple first
author papers. Previous mentoring experience is also a plus. Funding
is available for two years and the start date is flexible (early
2015). Informal inquiries are welcome: send an email containing an
updated CV to joseph.lachance@biology.gatech.edu. I will be attending
SSE¢s Evolution 2014 meeting in Raleigh, and would be glad to meet
with anyone seeking to join our team. Two PhD student positions are
also available.