Ph.D. positions in microbial ecology/genomics at the University of Notre Dame
We are recruiting two Ph.D. students to participate in research linking microbial genome content and gene expression to ecological interactions. This work will be conducted in both aquatic and soil systems. However, the research will focus extensively on analysis of genomic and transcriptomic data and incorporation of this information into theoretical models of species-species and species-environment interactions. Ideal candidates would have bioinformatics experience or at least significant computer programming experience. Mathematical interest, if not aptitude, is a requirement. The students would be advised by Dr. Stuart Jones (http://www.nd.edu/~sjones20), but would work closely with collaborators in computer science and applied mathematics. Notre Dame offers exemplary facilities, including both genomics and bioinformatics cores. We also have access to grid computing resources. Students would receive above average salary in the form of research and teaching assistantships. More information on the facilities and graduate program at the University of Notre Dame can be found here: http://biology.nd.edu. Applications to the graduate program are due January 5th, 2011. Applicants who contact Stuart directly are much more likely to be successful.
