[BBC] Postdoc Opportunity - Comparative Genomics, Horizontal Gene Transfer in Diatoms

[Katrijn Vannerum]

From: Andrew James Alverson [mailto:aja at uark.edu]
Sent: woensdag 14 januari 2015 19:27
To: Andrew James Alverson
Subject: Postdoc Opportunity - Comparative Genomics, Horizontal Gene Transfer in Diatoms

Dear Colleagues,

We are conducting a search for a postdoctoral position at the Chicago Botanic Garden to work on an NSF-funded grant in genome reconstruction, horizontal gene transfer, and phylogenomics of diatoms (see the ad below). If you could forward the ad to anyone who might be interested in the position, we would appreciate your help in casting a wide net to find the best possible candidate.

Thanks for your help,

Andy Alverson and Norm Wickett

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Andrew Alverson
University of Arkansas
Department of Biological Sciences
1 University of Arkansas, SCEN 601
Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201
office: 479-575-7975
lab: 479-575-4886
http://alversonlab.com/
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN COMPARATIVE GENOMICS AT THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN

We are hiring a postdoctoral research associate for 2.5 years to lead the genome sequencing efforts of an NSF-funded, Phylogenetic Systematics grant titled “Evaluating the contributions of horizontally transferred bacterial genes and endogenous duplication events to the diversification of diatoms”. This project integrates transcriptomics, phylogenomics, and genome sequencing to understand the role of horizontal gene transfer and whole genome duplication in the diversification of diatoms.

This project is a collaborative NSF research project between Andrew Alverson (University of Arkansas) and Norman Wickett (Chicago Botanic Garden & Northwestern University). The postdoc will be based at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where the genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation efforts will be based.

START DATE: Spring - Fall, 2015
APPLICATION REVIEW: Begins immediately and will continue until filled

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The postdoc will be responsible for coordinating and conducting the sequencing, assembly, and annotation of several diatom genomes. Additionally, the position includes the analysis of genome content and structure association with the diversification of diatoms, with an emphasis on the detection of horizontal gene transfer and whole genome duplication. Expectations are that postdoc will contribute to the preparation of numerous publications, many of which will be first-authored. Teaching and curriculum development opportunities will be provided through the Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation, a joint program between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University. Finally, the position includes involvement in the development of an exhibit on diatom biology to be hosted at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

This PIs of this project are participating in the Oxford Nanopore MinION Access Programme and the postdoc hired for this position will be involved in testing its utility for the sequencing of diatom genomes.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology, biology, bioinformatics, phycology, botany, or a related field by the start date. Some experience in bioinformatics is required, preferably in the area of genome assembly and annotation; skills in a scripting language (Perl/Python) and in a Linux/Unix computing environment are necessary.

TO APPLY:

Please email a single pdf file that includes a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to:

nwickett at chicagobotanic.org<mailto:nwickett at chicagobotanic.org><mailto:nwickett at chicagobotanic.org>

Please email if you have any questions or would like additional information.

Katrijn Vannerum
PhD
Project manager
N2N (From Nucleotides to Networks)
Multidisciplinary Research Partnership
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Ghent University
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