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From: Carol Eunmi LEE <0000061f866e8d38-dmarc-request@LISTSERV.KSU.EDU>
Subject: [Newsletter] [ARTHROPODNEWS] UWisconsin_Madison.EvolutionaryComparativeGenomics
Date: 9 April 2021 at 08:17:44 CEST
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Reply-To: Carol Eunmi LEE <carollee@WISC.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

I am currently looking for a postdoc to join my lab. We have a lot of data, a vibrant lab, and a great study system.

Feel free to forward this ad to those that might be interested.




Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Population and Comparative Genomics

A postdoctoral position is available to work on an NSF-funded project in
the laboratory of Professor Carol Lee, in the Department of Integrative
Biology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

This project focuses on Rapid Evolutionary Responses to Global
Change using the copepod Eurytemora affinis species complex as a model
system. With changes in global climate, coastal high latitude waters are
experiencing rapid declines in salinity, due to increases in ice melt
and precipitation. We have found evolutionary shifts in ion transport
function, genome-wide gene expression, and population genomic signatures
of selection associated with changes in salinity (see pubs in the links
below). This postdoc project will entail conducting comparative genomic
and population genomic analyses associated with temperature and salinity
change in wild and laboratory populations.

The E. affinis complex presents an exemplary model, with its short
generation time (20d), ease of culturing large numbers (thousands
per population), and ability to generate inbred lines. The Lee Lab
is generating multiple full reference genomes (PacBio and Oxford
Nanopore) from the E. affinis species complex to the chromosome level.
Additionally, the multiple independent environmental clines have enabled
us to observe exceptional cases of parallel polygenetic adaptation
(to the level of SNPs).

The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. and have publications in
peer-reviewed journals. A background in evolutionary genetics is
required, especially in population genetics/genomics or comparative
genomics. Relevant areas of expertise include molecular evolutionary
genetics, computational and programming skills, and statistics.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. The appointment could persist for up
to three years. Interested candidates should email their application
to Prof. Carol Lee (carollee@wisc.edu), including: (1) a CV, (2) a
cover letter describing qualifications and relevant experience, (3)
a list of references (recommenders), and (4) samples of first authored
publications. Enquiries regarding this position are most welcome.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a large and intellectually
vibrant community of evolutionary/population biologists, providing
ample opportunities for interaction with excellent scientists (see
https://evolution.wisc.edu/people/faculty/) and first rate departments of
Statistics and Biostatistics, computational facilities, and a Biotech
Center. Madison is a culturally-rich community, in relative close
proximity to Chicago.

Representative publications:

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.

Carol Eunmi LEE
Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI 53706


Carol Eunmi LEE <carollee@wisc.edu>



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