[afgn] TWO postdoc positions available in population geomics

[Luise Brand]

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Betreff: 	TWO postdoc positions available in population geomics
Datum: 	Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:21:08 +0000
Von: 	Yant, Levi <lyant at OEB.HARVARD.EDU>
Antwort an: 	Yant, Levi <lyant at OEB.HARVARD.EDU>
An: 	ARABUK at JISCMAIL.AC.UK



Please distribute to anyone who might be interested. Informal enquiries are encouraged at 
lyant at oeb.harvard.edu <mailto:lyant at oeb.harvard.edu>.

*Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Researchers to join my lab in the Department of Cell 
and Developmental Biology at the John Innes Centre.* We are currently moving to JIC after getting 
started in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard 
(http://projects.iq.harvard.edu/yantlab/home). We are particularly interested in the repeatability 
of evolution in response to intense selection.  We are therefore concentrating on focused genome 
scans for selective sweeps in many independently genome-duplicated and also in stress tolerant plant 
lineages, such as populations that grow on toxic mines and serpentine soils.

Successful candidates will be absorbed by challenging problems in population genomics and will have 
demonstrated scientific success during or following their PhD. The primary research aim of these 
positions will be to take ownership of large-scale population genomic resequencing projects focused 
on scanning for selection following genome duplication and/or invasion of challenging habitats. This 
includes 1) performing genome resequencing of hundreds of individuals representing an array of 
phenotypic contrasts; 2) conducting population genomic analysis to determine patterns of demographic 
structure and gene flow across landscapes within and between species, and pinpointing selective 
sweeps underlying relevant adaptations; and 3) functional confirmation of the effects of discovered 
alternative alleles as part of established collaborations with partner labs in the UK and Europe.

Enthusiasm for and sound understanding of population genetics is essential, as well as skills in at 
least one major scripting language (Python or Perl). An affinity for programming would be 
beneficial. We encourage candidates with initiative, strong analytical skills, and a drive to push 
forward on new problems in population-level analysis. Candidates are expected to be interested in 
innovating, developing methods where needed. An interest in coalescent theory and modelling is 
highly advantageous.

Salary on appointment will be within the range £29,500 to £36,060 per annum depending on 
qualifications and experience. This post is for a contract of 36 months.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our web site 
https://jobs.jic.ac.uk/Details.asp?vacancyID=10751 or contact Human Resources, Norwich BioScience 
Institutes Partnership, Norwich Bioscience Institutes, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK, 01603 450149 quoting 
reference 1002881. As a user of the of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled 
applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for this vacancy.

Positions are available to start as early as 1st September 2015; the* closing date for applications 
will be 1st August 2015.*

Levi Yant

Group Leader
Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
22 Divinity Ave
Room 301
Harvard University
Cambridge MA 02138
(mobile) 617-852-7982

http://projects.iq.harvard.edu/yantlab/home


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