Post-doctoral position in environmental genomics
A post-doctoral research associate position is available in the
Baucom lab in the Dept of Biological Sciences at the University of
Cincinnati to work on projects that can be best described as falling
into the broad field of 'Environmental Genomics.' One project will
involve the examination of the bacterial community found in
association with plants using next-generation sequencing. Other
projects may include, but are not limited to, investigating the
genetic basis and evolution of plant defense traits in both herbicide
resistant and weedy plant species. Metagenomic and transcriptome
sequencing and analysis of such sequence data will be integral
components of the projects.
A PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or a
closely related field of Biology is required, as is a strong
background in molecular biology/bioinformatics and command-line
capabilities. Relevant past training may include metagenomics, the
development of genomic libraries, and programming in perl or python.
The candidate will also be required to design, implement and analyze
data from large field experiments at the UC field station, which is
approximately 30 miles north of the main campus.
This position is contingent upon approval from UC human resources,
and is available for a year with the possibility, upon significant
progress, of another year of funding.
To apply, please send a CV, 3 relevant publications and the names and
contact information for at least 3 references to Regina Baucom via
email either zipped or as a single pdf: [email protected]. Letters
will be requested at a later date. Please feel free to email
[email protected] with questions. Start date is somewhat flexible.
The Dept of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati has
an excellent group of evolutionary and organismal biologists with
many possibilities for intellectual engagement.
http://homepages.uc.edu/~baucomra/Baucom_Lab/Home.html
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Regina S. Baucom
Assistant Professor
Dept of Biological Sciences
721 Rieveschl Hall
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati OH 45221
(513) 556-9721
http://homepages.uc.edu/~baucomra/Baucom_Lab/Home.html
