POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in Ecological Genomics at Iowa State University. A postdoctoral position is available to study the gene expression response to naturally fluctuating temperature in turtles with alternative sex determining mechanisms. The position is part of an NSF-funded project in the laboratory of Dr. Nicole Valenzuela, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University. The position calls for field and laboratory developmental experiments to help elucidate the effect that naturally-fluctuating temperature has on the expression of genes involved in gonadal formation in turtles with temperature-dependent and genotypic sex determination, and how males and females are produced in nature. Explicit hypotheses derived from previous gene expression and ecological research will be tested to help reveal how TSD species may respond to short- and long-term climate change. Primary responsibilities for this position include: 1) conducting field and laboratory research in developmental biology and gene expression analyses; 2) molecular evolution analyses; 3) maintaining laboratory databases and requesting/retrieving specimens from multiple sources; 4) analyzing data and writing manuscripts, and 5) helping to coordinate projects of graduate and undergraduate students involved in the project. For additional information concerning this and other research projects, please refer to the laboratory web site ( http://www.public.iastate.edu/~nvalenzu).
Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. in developmental biology, ecology, evolution, or a related field. Strong molecular skills are desirable. Salary is $35,000 plus benefits, and funds are available for two years pending satisfactory progress. The position can begin as early as September 1 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and names and e-mail addresses of three references to Nicole Valenzuela ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3223, USA. ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Dr. Nicole Valenzuela Assistant Professor Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Iowa State University 239 Bessey Hall Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-1285 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~nvalenzu/
