The Ernest Lab (Wildlife Genetics & Genomics) at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on population genetics of wildlife species. Exciting projects in applied and basic genetics involve several species (including hummingbirds, bighorn sheep, sea otters, black bears, mountain lions, domestic ferret). See: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vgl/wildlife/research.html. The post-doctoral researcher will use laboratory molecular methods (genotyping, sequencing, and/or next-generation sequencing) to characterize genetic diversity. Additionally the researcher will analyze data from existing DNA data bases and assist writing journal manuscripts, reports, and presenting talks. Happy work place, mentoring and helping laboratory members achieve their career goals are very important to our lab. Required qualifications: PhD. in genetics, biology, ecology or related field and involving genetics is required. Strong laboratory and data analysis experience in population genetics is required, including experience with molecular markers such as microsatellites, SNPs, and mitochondrial DNA sequence. Self-initiative and work independently to complete project tasks are required, as are good interpersonal skills to contribute effectively as a member of research team. Excellent verbal, written communication skills and professionalism are required.
Preferred qualifications include: Ph.D. conferred within the past five years; First-author publication(s) in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience with next generation sequencing and data analysis (massively parallel, Illumina-type sequencing) and R is desirable (but not required) and bioinformatics programming is a plus. Genetics experience need not be with animals – those with plant, human, microbe genetics experience also invited to apply. This laboratory-based position is available immediately for one year. Renewal is contingent upon performance and acquisition of funding for additional years (grant-writing required). To apply for the position, please email a letter of introduction stating why you are interested and a good candidate for the position, C.V., and names, emails, phone numbers of 3 PhD-level genetics/genomics scientists/professors who can provide references to Dr. Holly Ernest. -- The Ernest Lab (Wildlife Genetics & Genomics) at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on population genetics of select wildlife species. Exciting projects in applied and basic genetics involve several species (including hummingbirds, bighorn sheep, sea otters, black bears, mountain lions, domestic ferret). See: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vgl/wildlife/research.html. The post-doctoral researcher will use laboratory molecular methods (SNPs, microsatellites, mitochondrial DNA sequencing, and/or next-generation sequencing) to develop molecular markers and characterize genetic diversity. Additionally the researcher will analyze data from existing DNA data bases and assist writing journal manuscripts. Happy work place, mentoring and helping laboratory members achieve their career goals are very important to our lab. PhD. in genetics, biology, ecology or related field and involving genetics is required. Strong laboratory and data analysis experience in population genetics is required, including experience with molecular markers such as microsatellites, SNPs, and mitochondrial DNA sequence. Experience with next generation sequencing and data analysis (massively parallel, Illumina-type sequencing) and R is desirable and bioinformatics programming is a plus. Genetics experience need not be with animals – plant, human, microbe geneticists also invited to apply. Self-initiative and work independently to complete project tasks are required, as are good interpersonal skills to contribute effectively as a member of research team. Excellent verbal, written communication skills and professionalism are required. This laboratory-based position is available immediately for one year. Renewal is contingent upon performance and acquisition of funding for additional years (grant-writing required). To apply for the position, please email a letter of introduction stating why you are interested and a good candidate for the position, C.V., and names, emails, phone numbers of 3 PhD-level genetics/genomics scientists/professors who can provide references to Dr. Holly Ernest. Holly Ernest DVM PhD Associate Professor in Residence Wildlife Genetics, Genomics, and Population Health UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/wildlife hbern...@ucdavis.edu
