Begin forwarded message:

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 To: ARTHROPODNEWS@LISTSERV.KSU.EDU 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 <mailto: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/ <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: https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/Stern&Lee_NatureE&E_2020suppfiles.pdf <https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/Stern&Lee_NatureE&E_2020suppfiles.pdf> https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/PosaviEtal_2020.pdf <https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/PosaviEtal_2020.pdf> https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/Eyun_etal2017.pdf <https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/Eyun_etal2017.pdf> https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/Posavi_etal2014.pdf <https://carollee.labs.wisc.edu/pdfs/Posavi_etal2014.pdf>

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 carollee@wisc.edu <mailto:carollee@wisc.edu>

Carol Eunmi LEE <carollee@wisc.edu <mailto:carollee@wisc.edu>>

================= You can manage your subscription for this list at: http://listserv.ksu.edu/web?SUBED1=ARTHROPODNEWS&A=1 <http://listserv.ksu.edu/web?SUBED1=ARTHROPODNEWS&A=1>