Postdoctoral Researcher: Evolutionary Genomics A postdoctoral position is available on the evolutionary genomics of maize in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at Iowa State University (ISU). The position will be offered through collaboration between Matthew Hufford of EEOB and Andrew Severin, head of the Genome Informatics Facility at ISU, providing the chosen candidate with opportunities in both population genomics and bioinformatics. Salary will be $55,000 per annum with an initial appointment of one year and possible extension to additional years based on performance and funding.
The postdoctoral scholar will use next-generation sequencing data to identify polymorphisms across an Americas-wide sample of maize landraces and, through population genomic analyses, test the hypothesis that maize has acquired adaptation to highland conditions in parallel in multiple geographic regions. Possibilities also exist for the candidate to develop new projects related to the overall goals of the Hufford Lab and the Genome Informatics Facility. An ideal candidate would have a strong background in evolutionary genetics, prior experience with whole-genome next-generation sequencing data, and well-developed computational and analytical skills. The start date is flexible, with a preference for starting during or prior to January of 2014. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a cover letter to Matthew Hufford (mhuff...@iastate.edu). Additional information regarding the Hufford Laboratory and the Genome Informatics Facility can be found at the following URLs: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mhufford/HuffordLab/home.html http://gif.biotech.iastate.edu/
