Postdoctoral position in shark comparative transcriptomics and population genomics
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Michael
J. Stanhope in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic
Sciences, in the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. Research areas
of the lab involve evolutionary genomics of a wide variety of organisms
including bacteria, protozoans, and sharks. We are looking for a person
to work in the area of elasmobranch comparative transcriptomics and/or
population genomics. This work will be conducted in collaboration with
Dr. Mahmood Shivji from Nova Southeastern University’s Save Our Seas
Shark Research Center and Guy Harvey Research Institute. The comparative
transcriptomic work would be designed to assess the molecular features
associated with various physiological, behavioral and reproductive life
history differences characteristic of different taxa. The population
genomics work would involve analyzing genotyping by sequencing data
originating from global population samples of different species of sharks,
with the goal of developing a high-resolution population structure and
demographics picture for conservation management purposes.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a biological sciences discipline and be
comfortable working with high throughput short read datasets in a Linux
environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in population
genomics, and/or eukaryotic transcriptomics.
The start date is flexible, but preferably before
October/2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and skills,
as well as a generous benefits package will be offered. The position
is full-time for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory
probation period for new appointees; further extension may be available
subject to funding, need and performance.
Interested applicants should send a CV, a brief description of research
interests and experience, and contact information for three references
to Michael J. Stanhope at mjs297@cornell.edu.