Re-posting:
I am looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join my lab at the
University of Missouri – St. Louis. The project involves constructing a
species-level phylogeny for the Neotropical genus Burmeistera
(Campanulaceae) using next-generation sequencing approaches (‘Hyb-Seq’,
targeting low-copy nuclear regions with enrichment probes and genome-
skimming for plastomes). Results will be used to test the relative
roles of pollinator-mediated reproductive isolation and gametic
isolation (post-pollination yet prezygotic) in the diversification of
Burmeistera. Candidates should have experience with plant molecular
phylogenetics, including labwork and bioinformatics analysis of next-gen
data, and an interest in plant speciation and/or pollination biology.
Successful applicants will also be encouraged to also carry out his or
her own research projects related to work done in the Muchhala Lab (see
www.umsl.edu/~muchhalan). The start date for the position is flexible,
from August of 2015 to January 2016. Funding is available for one year
with renewal for a second year given satisfactory progress.
St. Louis is a vibrant Midwestern city that boasts an exceptional
quality of life, combining a low cost of living with a variety of
cultural attractions including parks, museums, and lively music and art
scenes. The University of Missouri – St. Louis has strong local ties
with the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Saint Louis Zoo, Washington
University, St. Louis University, and the Donald Danforth Plant Science
Center, and annual retreats (sleec.weebly.com) bring together ecologists
and evolutionary biologists from these and other local institutions.
The Department also houses the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center,
established to promote international research, particularly in tropical
regions.
Review of applications will begin on July 15th. Informal
inquiries should be emailed to [email protected] (I will also be at
Evolution 2015 in Brazil if you want to discuss in person). Submission
online at http://www.umsl.jobs. Applicants must combine application
materials, including 1) a short statement (one to two pages) on previous
experience, research interest, and motivation for applying, and 2) a
curriculum vitae, into a single PDF or Microsoft Word document and
upload as a resume attachment. Additionally, have three recommendation
letters sent to [email protected]. For questions about how to apply,
please call (314) 516-5258, or if you are experiencing technical
problems, please email [email protected].
UMSL is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled &
Veteran Employer
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Nathan Muchhala, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of Missouri -St Louis
One University Blvd, R428 Research Hall
St Louis, Missouri 63121
(314) 516-6672
http://www.umsl.edu/~muchhalan/
