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The Walters lab at the University of Kansas is seeking an post-doctoral researcher to pursue research in Lepidopteran Evolutionary Genomics, with an emphasis on sex-chromsome evolution. Further details follow below. Formal applications are submitted through the U of Kansas website (https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/4906), though informal inquiries may be directed to Jamie Walters (contact details at walterslab.org).
The position will be in the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology department at the University of Kansas (KU-EEB), in Lawrence. KU-EEB is a large and diverse department with strong ties to both the Kansas Biological Survey and Natural History Museums' Biodiversity Institute. Several labs at KU-EEB are pursuing genomic research in non-model organisms, supported by our own Illumina sequencer and a superbly-maintained, campus-wide computing cluster.
KU is located in Lawrence, a progressively-minded college town located in the rolling hills of eastern Kansas. It is an easy 45 minute drive west of Kansas City and its international airport. It has a high quality of life and low cost of living, with a thriving music & arts scene, twice weekly farmers' market, a vibrant Main street, and countless options for children's recreation/education. Good opportunities for outdoor activities such as trail running, mountain biking, boating, windsurfing, disc golf, fishing, and hiking are supported by nearby Clinton Lake state park and numerous city parks.
Further further details about our lab and research, see www.walterslab.org
Sincerely, Jamie Walters
James R. Walters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
301-404-2743
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Position Details:
Post-Doctoral Researcher
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The University of Kansas
The Walters Lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Kansas University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to work in the area of comparative and evolutionary genomics in Lepidoptera (butterflies & moths). Research in the Walters lab projects focuses on reproductive protein evolution, sex-chromosome evolution, and lepidopteran comparative genomics using genome-wide population resequencing, transcriptome, and proteomic data sets. Specific research projects are flexible and can be tailored to suit the interests and skills of the successful applicant but will ideally overlap with focal research areas in the Walters lab.
The anticipated start date is April. 15, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.
Pay: $42,000 for new postdocs and following the NIH scale for years of experience:
FTE: 1.0, full time, 40 hours/week
Required Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field.
2. Good computer programming/scripting skills, including UNIX, Perl and/or Python, and R.
3. Demonstrated experience analyzing genome-scale data, particularly next-generation sequencing data (e.g., Illumina)
4. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment.
5. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
For more detailed information and to apply, go to https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/4906. Submit online application and attach a cover letter explaining your research experience and interest in the position. Include your resume and at least two reference names and contact information. Application review begins 3/15/14 and will continue until a qualified pool has been identified. The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.
The position will be in the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology department at the University of Kansas (KU-EEB), in Lawrence. KU-EEB is a large and diverse department with strong ties to both the Kansas Biological Survey and Natural History Museums' Biodiversity Institute. Several labs at KU-EEB are pursuing genomic research in non-model organisms, supported by our own Illumina sequencer and a superbly-maintained, campus-wide computing cluster.
KU is located in Lawrence, a progressively-minded college town located in the rolling hills of eastern Kansas. It is an easy 45 minute drive west of Kansas City and its international airport. It has a high quality of life and low cost of living, with a thriving music & arts scene, twice weekly farmers' market, a vibrant Main street, and countless options for children's recreation/education. Good opportunities for outdoor activities such as trail running, mountain biking, boating, windsurfing, disc golf, fishing, and hiking are supported by nearby Clinton Lake state park and numerous city parks.
Further further details about our lab and research, see www.walterslab.org
Sincerely, Jamie Walters
James R. Walters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
301-404-2743
============================================
Position Details:
Post-Doctoral Researcher
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The University of Kansas
The Walters Lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Kansas University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to work in the area of comparative and evolutionary genomics in Lepidoptera (butterflies & moths). Research in the Walters lab projects focuses on reproductive protein evolution, sex-chromosome evolution, and lepidopteran comparative genomics using genome-wide population resequencing, transcriptome, and proteomic data sets. Specific research projects are flexible and can be tailored to suit the interests and skills of the successful applicant but will ideally overlap with focal research areas in the Walters lab.
The anticipated start date is April. 15, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.
Pay: $42,000 for new postdocs and following the NIH scale for years of experience:
FTE: 1.0, full time, 40 hours/week
Required Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field.
2. Good computer programming/scripting skills, including UNIX, Perl and/or Python, and R.
3. Demonstrated experience analyzing genome-scale data, particularly next-generation sequencing data (e.g., Illumina)
4. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment.
5. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
For more detailed information and to apply, go to https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/4906. Submit online application and attach a cover letter explaining your research experience and interest in the position. Include your resume and at least two reference names and contact information. Application review begins 3/15/14 and will continue until a qualified pool has been identified. The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.