Postdoc position on functional genomics of the Dutch elm disease fungi Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Louis Bernier's group at Université Laval in Quebec City (QC, Canada) to work on the functional genomics of the Dutch elm disease fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi. The successful candidate will be part of the multidisciplinary Genome Canada-funded BioSAFE project on genomic biosurveillance of alien pathogens and pests. The candidate will participate in the development of an efficient procedure for gene deletion in O. novo-ulmi and in the design and analysis of RNASeq assays of elm-pathogen interactions. Successful applicants should have a PhD degree in biological sciences and extensive experience in molecular biology and functional genomics. Knowledge in phytopathology and plant-microbe interactions is desired. Candidates should have a record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and be able to communicate and write in English. Fluency in French would be an asset as Quebec City is predominantly French speaking.
Salary: CDN$ 37 000 per year (including benefits) Duration: 2 years (starting no later than 1 November 2017) Université Laval is a premier Canadian research institution and its forestry research program is one of the top 10 in the world according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America and its historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Applicants should forward their CV, a cover letter and the names and contact information of three references, no later than 21 August 2017, to: Professor Louis Bernier E-mail: louis.bern...@sbf.ulaval.ca<mailto:louis.bern...@sbf.ulaval.ca> For info on L. Bernier's lab, see: http://www.cef-cfr.ca
