The Shaffer Lab at UCLA is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to join our team. The primary goals for this postdoc are to work with our lab on several next-generation sequencing projects on reptile and amphibian conservation and evolutionary genomics, largely centered on California taxa. Current major projects include analyses of hybrid salamander genetics, desert tortoise landscape genomics, and turtle phylogenetics and systematics.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in next-generation molecular lab protocols, which might include exon/target capture, RADseq and whole genome low-coverage sequencing. In addition, the postdoc should be excited and able to learn new techniques quickly and troubleshoot and optimize current protocols. The individual will be expected to work closely with lab members to organize and manage multiple research projects and perform basic to advanced data analysis on next-gen data. Although the primary responsibility will be to contribute to existing, funded projects, there will also be opportunities to develop and pursue independent projects, time and funding permitting. Extensive knowledge or experience with bioinformatics/computational biology, landscape genomics and conservation genomics is required. We are looking for a focused, motivated candidate with excellent organization and communication skills and a strong commitment to evolutionary and conservation genomics. If you like herps, that's a plus!
Please include the names and contact details of 2-3 references with your CV. In your application, please include a cover letter that highlights your skill set and expertise, and why you are interested in this position. Please also submit a research statement summarizing your major research accomplishments to date.
To apply, please visit https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00404. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brad Shaffer (brad.shaffer@ucla.edu).
The position is open until filled, but we will begin evaluating candidates on 15 October 2014
Requirements
Documents
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - Include a cover letter that highlights your skill set and expertise and why you are interested in this position
- Statement of Research - Include statement of research summarizing your major research accomplishments to date (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)
References
0-3 references required (contact information only)
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