Postdoc in evolutionary genomics (Puerto Rico)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Postdoc in evolutionary and functional genomics. An EPSCoR-funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Riccardo Papa in the Department of Biology of the University of Puerto Rico, RÃo Piedras Campus, and in collaboration with Dr. Brian Counterman of thearchitecture of color pattern development in butterflies. These regions provide exciting candidates for further validation using functional approaches such as ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq and CRISPR to better understand the pathways involved in color pattern development and their evolution.

SPECIAL REQUISITES

The candidate must have completed Ph.D. degree within the last 5 years,
preferably in genomics, population genetics or statistical genetics.
The position requires skills in the more bioinformatical areas of
biology, and a strong record of research in these areas. High
motivation and mobility will be necessary to collaborate with the
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI, Panama; Owen McMillan),
Cornell University (US; Robert Reed), George Washington University (US;
Arnaud Martin) and Cambridge University (UK; Chris Jiggins). The work
will focus on bioinformatics methods to analyze genomic sequencing and
functional genomic data. Specifically, this includes building pipelines
to assemble and analyze whole genome resequencing data using multiple
platforms and obtain and analyze ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq data. Strong
knowledge of the Heliconius system is preferred but not required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To apply, please submit (i) a cover letter including motivation and
research interests, (ii) a full CV that includes all requisites for the
position, and (iii) contact information for two references
electronically, and (iv) copies of all academic degrees *(diplomas and
certifications). Review of applications will start immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position
can be directed to brenda.santiago@upr.edu. APPLICATIONS SUBMITED WITH
INCOMPLETE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CANDIDATES WITH A PH.D.
DEGREE OF 5 YEARS OR MORE ARE NOT ELIGEBLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Please email your application to:

Riccardo Papa

rpapa.lab@gmail.com