POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Washington State University
School of Biological Sciences
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on population and
landscape genomics of Tasmanian devils and Tasmanian devil facial
tumor disease. This NSF -funded international collaboration builds on
over 15 years of research tracking the spread of this unique
infectious tumor across Tasmania and consequent endangerment of the
iconic Tasmanian devil. Reference genomes are available for both
tumor and devil. The successful applicant will have an unprecedented
opportunity to analyze thousands of devil genotypes and hundreds of
tumor samples taken both before and after epizootics to test for
selection throughout both genomes, coevolution, patterns of
resistance, etc, across Tasmania. We will then use these data to
predict the course of disease in uninfected populations. The position
is centered in the lab of Dr. Andrew Storfer
(<http://www.wsu.edu/~storfer>www.wsu.edu/~storfer) at Washington
State University, in close collaboration with Dr. Paul Hohenlohe at
the nearby University of Idaho (8 miles away). Both universities have
genomics core facilities, including the Institute of Bioinformatics
and Evolutionary Studies
(IBEST;<http://www.uidaho.edu/research/ibest>http://www.uidaho.edu/research/ibest)
with state-of-of-the art equipment, computational facilities and
staff support.
Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2013 and continue
until the position is filled. A Ph.D. in Biology or a related
discipline is required, and we particularly welcome applicants with
experience in population genomics, infectious disease evolution,
conservation, bioinformatics, and/or cancer genomics. Start date is
negotiable. Salary and benefits are competitive. Position is for 1-4
years, pending satisfactory progress. To apply, please send in pdf
format a CV, and names, addresses and email addresses of 3
references, a research statement and up to 3 representative reprints
via email to: Andrew Storfer
(<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]). WSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA educator and employer.
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Andrew Storfer, PhD
Eastlick Distinguished Professor
Associate Director for Graduate Studies
School of Biological Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164 USA
Phone: (509) 335-7922
Fax: (509) 335-3184
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
www.wsu.edu/~storfer
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