A highly motivated and talented postdoctoral fellow is sought to join the lab of Dr. Jill Hamilton in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU). The position is a 2 year fellowship, renewable upon satisfactory performance following the first year, and may be extended further as funding permits. The anticipated start date is flexible with possible start date of early 2018 or soon after hiring approval. The successful candidate will develop research in plant evolutionary genomics, focusing on the role whole genome duplications have played in plant evolution. The postdoctoral fellow will interact with the Hamilton Lab at NDSU and collaborators using a combination of whole-genome sequencing and transcriptomics data to test hypotheses regarding the evolution of duplicate genes across heterogeneous environments in a non-model allopolyploid, Geum triflorum. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to analyze large datasets and lead preparation and publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings from the research project. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to pursue research questions besides those of the particular study. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Candidates must have 1) a Ph.D. in biology, evolution, genetics, or related area from an accredited university, 2) demonstrated experience working with next-generation sequence data and large genomics data sets, 3) strong oral and written communication skills, and 4) demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or demonstrated interest in 1) plant evolution and ecology, 2) quantitative genetics and statistical modeling, 3) documented ability to successfully publish, including first-author publications 4) mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, 5) grant writing, 6) promoting a culture of safety in the laboratory, and 7) laboratory management skills. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a description of research experience (2 pages maximum), and contact information for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at: www.jobs.ndsu.edu Review of applications will begin January 5, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search may be sent to [email protected]. Additional position information can be found at: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/8815
