A postdoctoral associate position in Microbial Ecology is available in the Jones Lab at the University of Notre Dame. We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Ph.D. with research experience in microbial ecology and/or bacterial genomics. We expect applicants to have demonstrable experience in one or more of the previously mentioned fields, including substantial publications in peer-reviewed journals.
The successful applicant will collaborate with graduate students and post docs in the lab to address fundamental questions in microbial ecology. The successful candidate would be encouraged to pursue novel, collaborative questions in microbial ecology, but research activities could include laboratory studies with a diverse collection of environmental bacterial isolates, rapid evolution experiments, or field-based studies in terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems. Fieldwork conducted at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC; www.underc.nd.edu) would be encouraged. The University of Notre Dame offers excellent facilities and resources including the Genomics Core Facility, the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative, and the Center for Environmental Science and Technology (CEST). Start date is flexible, but review of applications will begin on August 15th, 2015. Applicants should send one single pdf with a cover letter explaining their research experience and future interests and a CV, plus the names of at least three references, to [email protected]. Please put “Microbial Ecology Application” in the subject line. The University of Notre Dame is an equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional and academic commitment to diversity. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions: Stuart E. Jones 264 Galvin Life Sciences Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-5703 [email protected] http://www.nd.edu/~sjones20
