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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.<br><br>Thanks for your help,<br><br>Andy Alverson and Norm Wickett<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'>….<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:black'>Andrew Alverson<br>University of Arkansas<br>Department of Biological Sciences<br>1 University of Arkansas, SCEN 601<br>Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'>office: 479-575-7975<br>lab: 479-575-4886<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="http://alversonlab.com/" target="_blank">http://alversonlab.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='color:black'>- - -<br><br>POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN COMPARATIVE GENOMICS AT THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN<br><br>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”. </span><span style='color:black'>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>START DATE: Spring - Fall, 2015<br>APPLICATION REVIEW: Begins immediately and will continue until filled<br><br>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>POSITION REQUIREMENTS:<br><br>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.<br><br>TO APPLY:<br><br>Please email a single pdf file that includes a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to:<br><br><a href="mailto:nwickett@chicagobotanic.org" target="_blank">nwickett@chicagobotanic.org</a><<a href="mailto:nwickett@chicagobotanic.org" target="_blank">mailto:nwickett@chicagobotanic.org</a>><br><br>Please email if you have any questions or would like additional information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-right:36.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Katrijn Vannerum<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Project manager<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>N2N (From Nucleotides to Networks)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Multidisciplinary Research Partnership</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Bioinformatics and Systems Biology</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Ghent University</span><span lang=FR style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://www.nucleotides2networks.be/"><span lang=FR>http://www.nucleotides2networks.be/</span></a></span><span lang=FR style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>twitter: @N2N_UGent</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:Katrijn.Vannerum@UGent.be">Katrijn.Vannerum@UGent.be</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Technologiepark 927</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>9052 Gent, Belgium</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>+32 (0)9 331 36 85</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><img border=0 width=159 height=95 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D030BA.39B3A830" alt="cid:image002.png@01CFD28E.C4DDE860"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>