A position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coral Population Genomics is available in the laboratory of Dr. Santiago Herrera at the Department of Biological Sciences, Lehigh University (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania).
The postdoc will work on a collaborative project that aims to quantify population connectivity in deep-sea and mesophotic coral species from the Gulf of Mexico through the integration of field sampling, state-of-the-art population genomic analyses and physical oceanographic modeling approaches. This multidisciplinary project involves collaborations with the groups of Drs. Andrea Quattrini (Harvey Mudd College), Annalisa Bracco (Georgia Institute of Technology), Peter Etnoyer (NOAA), and Erik Cordes (Temple University). The Lehigh-based postdoc will assist in the collection of specimens during multi-week oceanographic cruises using remotely operated submersible vehicles. The postdoc will be responsible for generating and analyzing multi-species RAD-seq datasets, leading the integration of population genetic results with larval dispersal models, and disseminating results via peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations at international scientific conferences and professional meetings. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate students and become involved in other ongoing projects. The successful candidate will be expected to develop additional project ideas in collaboration with the PI and seek additional funding, providing opportunities for disciplinary and cross-disciplinary career development and networking. Candidates should have completed a PhD in a topic relevant to the described project (or expect to complete by July 2017). Required qualifications include expertise and experience with Next Generation Sequencing datasets and population genetic analyses. Candidates should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, a good record of publications, and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team. Desired qualifications include expertise in library preparation, proficiency in R and python, sea-going experience, and familiarity with deep-sea coral species. The position is available for two years, starting in July of 2017, with the possibility of extension depending on additional funding. Please email a CV including contact information for 3 references, a cover letter describing your research experience, career goals and fit for the position, and 2-3 copies of representative publications, to Dr. Santiago Herrera ([email protected]), ATTN: Postdoc Search. Applications received by May 12 will receive full consideration. Recognized among the nation's premier research universities, Lehigh has an exciting academic community of more than 520 faculty, ~2000 graduate and ~5000 undergraduate students. Lehigh University is strategically located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 84 miles west from New York City and 56 miles north from Philadelphia, with easy access to both cities. The Lehigh Valley area offers a great mix of urban and rural settings, beautiful landscapes and affordable housing.
