Postdoc: Microbial Genetics and Ecology of Infectious Disease in Caribbean Corals
A postdoctoral position is available at the University of Georgia, working with Dr. Erin Lipp (Environmental Health Sciences) and Dr. John Wares (Genetics), along with other collaborators at the University of Georgia. The project involves exploration of genetic diversity in the Acropora palmata holobiome (coral, symbionts, and microbial community) to better understand patterns of infection and mortality in the endangered staghorn coral. Salary starts at $42,000. Applicants must have a strong background in microbiology and/or genetics, in particular skills in DNA sequencing, data curation, and analysis. Experience with next-generation sequence data is preferred, and we will be looking for researchers who can work well with the entire collaborative team. Applications should be sent by July 17, 2010, by email ([email protected]) as a single PDF file that includes cover letter, CV, and 1-2 representative publications. We also ask that you have three letters of recommendation sent by email to the same address. Additionally, Wares and collaborator Andrew Park will be at the Evolution meeting in Portland, Oregon and welcome the opportunity to interview applicants in person from June 25-29. Start date may be as early as September 1, 2010. For further information on the position, please contact John Wares ([email protected]) or Erin Lipp ([email protected]) The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
