The evolution of gene expression in response to sexual selection.
A three year postdoctoral research assistant position is available
to work with Mike Ritchie at the University of St Andrews (Scotland)
on a NERC-funded research project, collaborative with Rhonda Snook
of the University of Sheffield and Andy Cossin at the University of
Liverpool. The project involves next-generation sequencing approaches to
examine the evolution of fly populations under experimentally manipulated
sexual selection regimes.
The candidate needs to have a PhD in a relevant subject, Evolutionary
Biology or Genetics. Experience with basic molecular genetics is essential
and with Drosophila and/or bioinformatics desirable. The candidate will
co-ordinate this collaborative research project and take the lead in data
collection, collation and analysis, in collaboration with researchers
or technicians in the other laboratories.
Duration: 36 months. Start Date: 1st June 2011 or by
negotiation. Appointment subject to UK work permit requirements.
Informal enquiries can be made to Mike at mgr@st-andrews.ac.uk
http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/ritchielab/
Further details and the application materials are available at:
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx , Ref No. JC7978
Clunky direct link:
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/ViewVacancy.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmAnOqoJIvp8sIBBYfSiya9JEHSlD3mAaDE3jVERi3x4ZIlXVJMWGekUa6MSVrj5Haw=
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY CHANNELS, NOT TO MIKE RITCHIE.
Mike Ritchie
Acting Head
School of Biology
Dyers Brae House
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife
Scotland KY16 9TH
Phone: 0 (44 outside UK) 1334 463495
Fax: 0 (44 outside UK) 1334 463366
Websites:
http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/ritchielab/
http://biology.st-and.ac.uk/supplemental/ritchie/papers.aspx