A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the
Derryberry lab (elizabethderryberry.tulane.edu) in the Department of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. This position is
part of NSF funded research on the systematics of the largely
Neotropical radiation of suboscines (Aves: Tyranni). This research
involves faculty from five partner institutions (LSU, AMNH, Smithsonian,
KU, and MPEG), so the successful candidate will be joining a highly
collaborative and productive research team.
The postdoctoral associate will be expected to contribute to (1)
generating a species-level phylogeny of the 1000+ suboscine species
using genomic approaches and (2) subsequent analyses intended to improve
understanding of diversification in large radiations. The ideal
candidate has experience in generating, assembling, and analyzing
next-generation sequence data. Prior experience working on suboscines is
also desirable, but not required. The Derryberry lab also has a strong
interest in the tempo and mode of behavioral evolution, so candidates
with an interest in exploring these types of questions in a phylogenetic
context are strongly encouraged to apply. A strong publication record is
preferred.
An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation for at
least one additional year dependent upon performance.A start date by
February 2013 or earlier is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with
experience and qualifications. Send via email attachment a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and
names and addresses of three references to Dr. Elizabeth Derryberry at
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Tulane University is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Elizabeth Derryberry, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-862-8285 (office) 504-862-8706 (fax)
http://elizabethderryberry.tulane.edu/derryberrylab/Home.html
