Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Posting: 14431
Location: Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled
Revised Posting
Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Ecology and Evolution
Jessica Green at the University of Oregon
(http://pages.uoregon.edu/green/) is currently seeking a postdoctoral
researcher to collaborate on the Seagrass Microbiome Project
(http://seagrassmicrobiome.org). Applicants should have a Ph.D. in
a biological, computational, mathematical, or statistical field and
strong writing skills. The ideal candidate will have experience
developing and applying models to understand the ecology, evolution,
and/or function of complex systems. Experience in the analysis of
environmental sequence data is highly desirable, but not required.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to creatively and
independently tackle one or more of the science questions outlined in
the Seagrass Microbiome Project grant proposal
(http://seagrassmicrobiome.org/2014-grant-proposal/), funded by the
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The successful candidate will
interact regularly with team members Jonathan Eisen
(http://phylogenomics.wordpress.com), Jay Stachowicz
http://www-eve.ucdavis.edu/stachowicz/stachowicz.shtml, and Jenna
Lang (http://jennomics.com/) at the University of California, Davis
through weekly tele-conferencing and also through regular visits to
the UC Davis campus. At the University of Oregon, the candidate will
benefit from ongoing microbiome research programs including the
Microbial Ecology and Theory of Animals Center for Systems Biology
(http://meta.uoregon.edu/) and the Biology and Built Environment
Center (http://biobe.uoregon.edu/).
The position is available for 1 year with the possibility for renewal
depending on performance. The start date is flexible. Please email
questions regarding the position to Jessica Green (jlgr...@uoregon.edu).
To apply
A complete application will consist of the following materials:
(1) a brief cover letter explaining your background and career interests
(2) CV (including publications)
(3) names and contact information for three references
Submit materials to ie2j...@uoregon.edu. Subject: Posting 14431
To ensure consideration, please submit applications by March 10,
2015, but the position will remain open until filled.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. We invite applications
from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply,
and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status,
including veteran and disability status.
