Postdoc in Physiological Ecology (Diapause). A two-year NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available to investigate transcriptional components of photoperiodic diapause in the invasive and medically important mosquito, Aedes albopictus. The position is part of a collaborative project between the Armbruster and Elsik labs in the Department of Biology at Georgetown University. The work will focus on utilizing 454 sequencing, bioinformatics analyses, quantitative RT-PCR and physiological experiments. This position will involve both wet-lab (approx. 75%) and bioinfomatics analyses (approx. 25%). The successful applicant will have opportunities to develop independent lines of research related to physiological ecology and ecological genetics.
We seek a collegial and highly motivated individual with a PhD in Molecular Physiology, Genetics, Bioinformatics or Evolutionary Biology. Experience with molecular analysis and strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with the linux/unix operating system and Perl programming are preferred, or the individual must be willing to learn linux/unix and Perl. Salary is $39,000 per year plus benefits. Anticipated start date is between August-September of 2009. The Department of Biology at Georgetown University is a collegial and interactive environment. Washington D.C. provides an exceptionally rich cultural and research environment, with opportunities to interact with researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the Smithsonian Institution, the USDA and various other local universities and research institutions. Application should be sent to Peter Armbruster (p...@georgetown.edu) and include the following: (1) a cover letter describing research interests and qualifications (no more than 1 page), (2) a CV, (3) contact information for three references, and (4) up to three representative publications Please include “postdoctoral application” in the subject line of the e-mail. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries are welcome. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
