An NSF-funded postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Joel McGlothlin in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. The successful candidate will collaborate with Dr. McGlothlin on a project investigating the evolution of voltage-gated sodium channels across birds and reptiles. The project will use DNA target enrichment to capture and sequence the sodium-channel gene family in a wide variety of species in order to characterize the evolutionary history of resistance to tetrodotoxin and other prey defenses. The postdoc will be responsible for both bioinformatic analyses of existing genomes and the generation and analysis of new sequences. The ideal candidate will possess both laboratory skills in molecular evolutionary genetics and experience mining and analyzing large genetic datasets.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. (completed by July 2015) in biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, or a related field; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a research group; and a demonstrated ability to efficiently produce strong peer-reviewed publications. Candidates with a background in molecular evolution or bioinformatics will be given preference. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest upon applying online at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/56245. Two letters of recommendation should be sent via email to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2015. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non- discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-8771 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department. Additional information: McGlothlin lab: http://www.faculty.biol.vt.edu/mcglothlin Application link: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/56245 Biological Sciences at VT: http://www.biol.vt.edu/ Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at VT: http://www.biol.vt.edu/eeb/index.html _____________________________________ Joel W. McGlothlin Virginia Tech, Dept. of Biological Sciences Derring Hall 2125, 1405 Perry St. Blacksburg, VA 24061 http://www.faculty.biol.vt.edu/mcglothlin Email: [email protected] Phone: (540) 231-0046 Office: Derring Hall 4002 _____________________________________
