POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS OF HOST-MICROBIOTA INTERACTIONS
Purpose of the position: Oversee genomic, molecular-ecological, and
quantitative-genetic research in the lab of Ulrich Mueller, Department
of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin, USA. The
research integrates co-evolutionary population biology, microbial and
molecular ecology, animal behavior, and genomics.of host-microbiota
interactions. Essential Functions: Conducts research on genetics/genomics
and microbial-ecology of animals, plants, and microorganisms. Required
Qualifications: PhD in biology. Preference will be given to candidates
with some of the following skills: RAD-genotyping; population-genetic
analyses; bioinformatics; genomics; transcriptomics. Preferred
Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of population-genetic analyses and
molecular-genetic techniques; experience in genotype/sequencing analysis;
bioinformatic analyses; experimentation in field and lab of plants or
animals. Ability and interest in collaborative work with post-docs,
graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.
To apply, please send single pdf-file including resume and
contact-information of three referees to:
Prof. Ulrich Mueller, Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin;
umueller@austin.utexas.edu