Postdoctoral position "Causes and Consequences of Glycan Evolution"
A postdoctoral position is available to study the role of sperm surface glycans for reproductive compatibility and speciation. We are a new lab that focuses on causes and consequences of glycan evolution at the intersection of natural and sexual selection. We combine comparative studies of human and great ape sperm surface glycans with experiments using transgenic mice in order to test the role of sperm surface glycosylation for reproductive compatibility via cryptic female choice.
Individuals with an interest in evolutionary glycobiology and with experience in mouse reproduction are invited to apply.
Please send a cover letter, CV, and names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Pascal Gagneux at pgagneux@ucsd.edu.
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and Glycobiology Research and Training Center, University of California, San Diego
pgagneux@ucsd.edu
Postdoctoral Position in Population Genetics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison
A NIH-funded POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available in the laboratory of Bret Payseur in the Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI). The research focus will be the inference of evolutionary processes from genome-wide patterns of DNA polymorphism.
Potential topics include (but are not limited to): the detection and characterization of natural selection operating on different timescales, the measurement of population structure and demographic history, and genome-wide association mapping of complex traits.
The position offers several notable advantages. The postdoctoral researcher will work at the interface between genomics and population genetics, an exciting and rapidly expanding area with wide-ranging applications. The Payseur lab (http://payseur.genetics.wisc.edu/),
whose members conduct research on a broad array of interesting topics in evolutionary genetics, provides a stimulating and interactive environment conducive to inter-disciplinary training. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with Professor Payseur, who is actively engaged with each project in the lab. Salary and benefits are competitive. The term of the position is flexible.
The Laboratory of Genetics features a strong historical tradition in population genetics, which includes Sewall Wright, Motoo Kimura, and James Crow. UW-Madison has a thriving community of evolutionary biologists from departments across campus (http://evolution.wisc.edu/).
The university is also very strong in related fields, such as statistical genetics. Madison is consistently ranked as one of the best U. S. cities in which to live.
The primary qualification for the position is a Ph.D. in population genetics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, genetics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
Proficiency in programming and/or statistics is highly desirable.
Applicants should send a cover letter summarizing their research background and interest in the position, a recent CV, and contact information for three references (all as pdfs) to Bret Payseur at payseur@wisc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
posted 8/28
University of Copenhagen Programme of Excellence in 'Macroecology and Evolution'
Postdoctoral positions in Macroecology, Biogeography, Evolution, Ancient DNA, Geology, and Human Diseases
Positions are available within a cross-disciplinary research program aiming at 'explaining distribution of life on Earth'. Candidates should have a strong publication record, relevant analytical and data handling skills, and an ability to communicate within a research team. Competitive salary offered. Themes where we seek postdoctoral applications:
THEME 1 - VERTEBRATE MACROECOLOGIST/BIOGEOGRAPHER to work on questions related to species distributions and diversity patterns using information on species evolutionary history derived from phylogenetic trees.
THEME 2 - CLIMATE CHANGE ECOLOGIST to work on questions related to prediction of potential effects of climate change on future patterns of species distributions and diversity.
THEME 3 - INVERTEBRATE BIOGEOGRAPHER/MACROECOLOGIST to work on questions related to species distributions and diversity patterns using information on species evolutionary history derived from phylogenetic trees.
THEME 4 - SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGIST/ARACHNOLOGIST to work on the phylogeny of spiders.
THEME 5 - ANCIENT DNA - PAST POPULATION GENETICS to work with questions relating to past population genetics of humans in the New World and/or past population genetics of marine animals and/or ice age megafauna.
THEME 6 - GEOLOGY to work on Paleogeography in close collaboration with the research groups in macroecology and biogeography.
THEME 7 - GEOLOGY to work on low temperature geochemistry in close collaboration with the research groups in macroecology and biogeography.
THEME 8 - HUMAN DISEASES - EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE to work on questions related to the geographical distribution of vector born diseases, with particular emphasis on the climatic parameters that affect vector and host distributions and thus the geographic mosaic of their co-evolutionary history.
Full description on the individual postdoctoral positions within eight themes are given at http://www1.bio.ku.dk/om/jobs/macroecology/
Applications must be based on the full description of the positions and submitted before Wednesday 1 October 2008. For enquiry about the program please contact Professor Carsten Rahbek, Center for Macroecology and Evolution, Dept. of Biology, University of Copenhagen, crahbek@bio.ku.dk
The programme includes research groups at the Department of Biology (PIs Carsten Rahbek, Eske Willerslev), the Natural History Museum of Denmark (PIs Jon Fjeldsĺ, Minik Rosing, Nikolaj Scharff), and the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (PI Thomas Kristensen), several NSF-funded research centers, and an international network of partners.
Postdoctoral Researcher: Population biology and Feeding Ecology of Virunga Mountain Gorillas
We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to conduct an in-depth investigation of the population biology and feeding ecology of the Virunga mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Despite numerous, detailed studies conducted on the feeding ecology of mountain gorillas at Karisoke Research Center, Rwanda and other areas of the Virunga Volcanoes, many questions remain.
In particular, additional ecological studies can contribute to our understanding of trends in population dynamics over the past decades and assist in conservation efforts of this critically endangered population. In particular, we are interested in examining the following questions:
-how has the availability of food resources for the gorillas changed over time (area last surveyed 15-30 years ago)?
-how does the availability of food resources vary in different regions of the Virunga Volcanoes?
-what is the energy intake and energy expenditure of the gorillas and does it change depending on season, group size, etc?
-what is the relationship between group size and within-group feeding competition?
To address these questions, the person will conduct vegetation surveys in the area of the Karisoke research center as well as other regions of the Virunga Volcanoes. Behavioral observations will be made on the habituated gorillas at the Karisoke Research Center to measure food intake as well as measures of feeding competition. Additionally, the person will assist with supervising Rwandan undergraduate and MSc students with their field work projects.
The position will be jointly funded by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. For more information about MPI-EVAN, please see:
http://www.eva.mpg.de/primat/. The person will spend the first few months in Leipzig, Germany developing the project, then the next year in Rwanda conducting field work, followed by additional time in Leipzig for analysis and write-up.
The position will start approximately November 1, 2008 and run for 1-2 years.
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University awards approximately 50 fully funded fellowships each year. Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment, who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts. Applicants must have received their doctorate or appropriate terminal degree by December 2006 in the area of the proposed project. Radcliffe welcomes proposals from small groups of scholars who have research interests or projects in common. Please check the Web site for more information.
The stipend amount is $70,000. Fellows receive office space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University. During the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2008 through June 30, 2009, residence in the Boston area is required as is participation in the Institute community. Fellows are expected to present their work-in-progress and to attend other fellows’ events.
Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2008.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.radcliffe.edu.
Write, call, or e-mail for an application:
Radcliffe Application Office
8 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
ph: 617-496-1324
fax: 617-495-8136
Postdoctoral Fellowships: These three-year fellowship positions are open to U.S. citizens not currently in France wishing to work in the laboratories of the Institut Pasteur. Located in Paris and founded by Louis Pasteur in 1887, the Institut Pasteur is one of the world's leading private nonprofit centers for infectious disease research. With 2500 people of over 70 nationalities, its 130 research labs are devoted to the basic science of improving global public health. Application guidelines are available on the Pasteur Foundation website. The first step is to identify a host lab at the Institut Pasteur; please see website for details. Fellowship packages are $70,000 (stipends & bench fees) annually for three years. Upcoming Deadline: September 5, 2008. There will also be a call for applicants in February 2009.
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow/research associate with Morris Goodman and Derek Wildman in the Molecular Evolution Laboratory at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
The project will involve a strong collaboration with Chet Sherwood (George Washington University).
The primary goal of this NSF funded project is to elucidate the genetic changes that orchestrated the expansion of the brain's neocortex during humankinds evolutionary history. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with phylogenetic reconstruction and a Ph.D. In Biology, Computer Science, Anthropology, or any Biomedical Science. In addition to conducting research, the candidate will be expected to participate in writing reports and manuscripts.
To apply, please submit applications (by e-mail to Morris Goodman or Derek Wildman), including (1) a CV, (2) brief statement of past accomplishments and PDFs of most relevant publications, (3) research interests and (4) names and contact information of three referees.
Morris Goodman (mgoodwayne@aol.com)
Derek Wildman (dwildman@wayne.edu)
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN AT THE INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY (IEB), CHILE
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION OF APPLICATIONS 30 SEPTEMBER, 2008
www.ieb-chile.clThe Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) in Chile is offering a number of two-year postdoctoral positions for carrying out research in Chile related to the main research Foci and Cross-cutting themes of the Institute. Fellowships include a monthly stipend and an allowance for research expenses. Interested applicants should already be in possession of a Ph.D. degree or equivalent by 30 September, 2008. The two-year positions are open to Chilean citizens and foreigners living in and outside Chile, and may be held at any of the academic institutions associated with IEB. Fellows may use their stipends to support up to two months stay in a foreign country if this is considered desirable to carry out part of the proposed research. Knowledge of Spanish is not a requirement.
The main research Foci and Cross cutting themes are:
1) Palaeoecology and Biogeography
2) Ecosystems Ecology
3) Microevolutionary Processes
4) Conservation and Society / Global Change Impacts
IEB functions in a network mode and encourages collaborative and comparative research. Its lead scientists are academics at the Universidad de Chile (Santiago), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago), Universidad de La Serena (La Serena), Universidad de Concepción (Concepción) and Universidad de Magallanes (Punta Arenas).
More detailed information on the current specific research themes of the lead researchers of IEB and full listings of their scientific publications can be found at
www.ieb-chile.cl.
Developing new methods to retrieve and analyse preserved genetic information for forensics, archaeology and ancient DNA.
ARC Senior Research Associate, Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Job Reference Number: 15126
A three year Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded Postdoctoral position is available at the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA in Adelaide (http://www.ees.adelaide.edu.au/acad/).
The project is to research and develop revolutionary new methods to extract and characterise DNA from a range of unusual ancient samples including ancient bones and teeth, sunken ship timbers, stone tools, sediments and other ancient materials. The project is an ARC LINKAGE collaboration with the National Geographic Society, Australian Federal Police, and Forensics South Australia. The main aim of the project is to comprehensively re-assess and re-design current approaches to ancient/damaged DNA characterisation from the ground up, and to develop and extend recent new molecular approaches to DNA recovery and detection such as SPEX (Brotherton et al. NAR 2007), paleogenomic library construction and new approaches to sequencing.
You will need a first-rate knowledge and experience of practical molecular biology, and expertise in nucleic acids biochemistry. You should have a demonstrated ability to work from a first principles basis, with minimal reliance on kits and pre-designed systems. The work will be experimentally challenging due to the difficult nature of the genetic templates, but this is a rewarding opportunity to undertake a complete overhaul of current ancient DNA and molecular archaeological practice. An interest in ancient DNA, archaeology or natural history would be very useful.
The position will be supported by a full time Technician, and will make use of the international quality ACAD facilities, and an extensive collection of >4,000 ancient samples from locations around the world covering the past 200,000 years.
You should have:
o a PhD or equivalent in Molecular Biology,
Nucleic Acids Biochemistry or equivalent
o demonstrated knowledge and experience of
molecular biology laboratory methods at the most fundamental levels
o excellent written and oral communication
skills with the ability to liaise collaborate and interact with a wide range of international scientific researchers
o experience with advanced computational packages
Salary: (Level B) $70,075 - $83,215 per annum.
Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 17% may apply.
This fixed-term position is available immediately for a period of 3 years. Adelaide University is one of the 'Group of 8' leading Universities in Australia, in a cosmopolitan city offering an outstanding quality of life, with excellent food and wine and a low cost of living.
Further information may be obtained from Dr Jeremy Austin jeremy.austin@adelaide.edu.au, Prof. Alan Cooper, alan.cooper@adelaide.edu.au, Dr Wolfgang Haak (wolfgang.haak@adelaide.edu.au), or Dr Kefei Chen (kefei.Chen@adelaide.edu.au).
Deadline: 15 August 2008
Your application must:
o include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
o address the selection criteria
o quote the relevant reference number
o include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees
Email applications to Maria Lekis
<maria.lekis@adelaide.edu.au> or forward in duplicate to:
Maria Lekis
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences The University of Adelaide South Australia 5005
The George Washington University
Applications are invited for a full-time, benefited position as Postdoctoral
Scientist to participate in the Mind, Brain & Evolution Center (MBEC) at The
George Washington University. The MBEC is a new collaborative group of cognitive
and neural scientists, comprised of Drs. Tad Zawidzki (Philosophy), Francys
Subiaul (Speech & Hearing Science) and Chet Sherwood (Anthropology). The goal of
MBEC is to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration on the evolution
of the brain, language and cognition. We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to
interact within this dynamic framework to develop his or her own research
program in the area of social cognition, with support from MBEC. In addition, we
expect the postdoctoral scientist to participate in extramural research grant
writing, to be involved in some collaborative teaching, and to assist with
administration of the Center. Because of the interdisciplinary design of the
MBEC, we invite applications from diverse fields including, but not limited to:
philosophy, anthropology, psychology, robotics, neuroanatomy, and cognitive
neuroscience.
For more information on current research by MBEC members, please visit the
following webpage:
The Social Cognition Lab – www.subiaul.com
Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroanatomy – www.evolneuro.org
Please email applications to Dr. Tad Zawidzki at zawidzki@gwu.edu. The
application should include a cover letter with a brief proposal describing the
research you intend to perform while funded by MBEC. The cover letter should
clearly state how the applicant’s proposal and past research relate to the goals
and interests of MBEC. Please note that we are seeking researchers with an
explicit focus on applying the principles of evolutionary theory to
understanding the emergence of the human mind and brain. The application should
also include a CV and names of three people who can be contacted for letters of
reference.
The position will start January 1, 2009 and it is funded by The George Washington University’s Research Enhancement Fund for 24 months.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and the position will stay open
until it is filled.
Contact Information:
Tad Zawidzki
2115 G Street, NW, # 204
Washington, DC 20052
USA
Website:
http://www.subiaul.com
E-mail Address:
zawidzki@gwu.edu
Duke University: Gross Anatomy
Postdoctoral position
The School of Medicine at Duke University has an immediate opening for a
full-time, non-tenure track Postdoctoral Fellows who will contribute to the
teaching of medical students in introductory human gross anatomy and other
anatomically-based medical school courses, and participate in research in the
laboratories of the department of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy. This is
an opportunity to work with a team of anthropological anatomists in research and
teaching. Appointment will be between one and three years. It would be
preferable if applicants have completed a Ph.D., or equivalent degree.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in teaching
dissection-based gross anatomy.
Applicants should send an introductory letter summarizing teaching experience
and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references to Daniel Schmitt or Richard F. Kay. E-mail submission:
Daniel.Schmitt@duke.edu or
Richard.kay@duke.edu. Review of
applications begins immediately.
Screening of applications will begin immediately. The Duke University School of
Medicine University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and
especially encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Post-Doc Research Scientist Position in Evolutionary Genetics
We seek a bright and motivated scientist capable of supervising a genetics laboratory, writing grant proposals, and interested in collaborating with students and scientists at our institute. A PhD and strong background in genetics, statistical analyses, and evolution biology, molecular ecology or behavioral ecology is required, and post-doc experience is preferred.
The institute has a well-equipped genetics laboratory, technicians, and animal facilities (see: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/klivv/). Vienna is generally ranked as one of the top cities in the world to live and English is commonly spoken. The institute operates bilingually, but some German is useful.
The position is initially for three years, with renewal possible (promotion to Senior Scientist after five years is possible). Salary depends upon experience. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an applicant is chosen. To apply, please send (preferably via email) (1) CV, (2) select publications, (3) a brief statement of research interests, (4) names of 3 people who can be contacted for letters of reference to the address below.
Dustin J. Penn, Director and Senior Scientist Konrad Lorenz Institute for Ethology Austrian Academy of Sciences Savoyenstrasse 1a A-1160 Vienna, Austria
Tel: +43 51581 2700
Fax: +43 51581 2800
office@klivv.oeaw.ac.at
Applications are invited for a full-time, benefited position as Postdoctoral
Scientist to participate in the Mind, Brain & Evolution Center (MBEC) at The
George Washington University. The MBEC is a new collaborative group of cognitive
and neural scientists, comprised of Drs. Tad Zawidzki (Philosophy), Francys
Subiaul (Speech & Hearing Science) and Chet Sherwood (Anthropology). The goal of
MBEC is to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration on the evolution
of the brain, language and cognition. We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to
interact within this dynamic framework to develop his or her own research
program in the area of social cognition, with support from MBEC. In addition, we
expect the postdoctoral scientist to participate in extramural research grant
writing, to be involved in some collaborative teaching, and to assist with
administration of the Center. Because of the interdisciplinary design of the
MBEC, we invite applications from diverse fields including, but not limited to:
philosophy, anthropology, psychology, robotics, neuroanatomy, and cognitive
neuroscience.
For more information on current research by MBEC members, please visit the
following webpage:
The Social Cognition Lab – www.subiaul.com
Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroanatomy –
www.evolneuro.org
Please email applications to Dr. Tad Zawidzki at zawidzki@gwu.edu. The
application should include a cover letter with a brief proposal describing the
research you intend to perform while funded by MBEC. The cover letter should
clearly state how the applicant’s proposal and past research relate to the goals
and interests of MBEC. Please note that we are seeking researchers with an
explicit focus on applying the principles of evolutionary theory to
understanding the emergence of the human mind and brain. The application should
also include a CV and names of three people who can be contacted for letters of
reference.
Term of Appointment:
The position will start January 1, 2009 and it is funded by The George
Washington University’s Research Enhancement Fund for 24 months.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and the position will stay open
until it is filled.
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact Information:
Tad Zawidzki
2115 G Street, NW, # 204
Washington, DC 20052
USA
Website:
http://www.subiaul.com
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION in Evolutionary Genomics
P.I.: Jay F. Storz, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
A post-doctoral position is available in the Storz lab at the University of Nebraska (http://www.biosci.unl.edu/labs/storz/index.html). The NIH-funded research project involves a comparative genomic analysis of globin gene family evolution. Specifically, the goal is to link changes in the size and membership composition of the globin gene families to species differences in hemoglobin function and blood-oxygen transport. The research project addresses questions about the evolution of duplicated genes and multigene families, as well as functional aspects of protein evolution. The work will involve comparative analyses of genome sequences from mammals and other vertebrate groups. The post-doc will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of researchers with different backgrounds, as related aspects of the same project involve experimental studies of protein function and molecular adaptation.
Ideally, the successful applicant will have experience in bioinformatics, comparative genomics, and molecular phylogenetics, as well as an enthusiasm for integrative evolutionary biology.
If interested, please send a CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for three references. The position could start as early as July, but the start-date is flexible. Funding is available for 3+ years.
Salary will be determined by the NIH pay scale and will include full benefits. I will be reviewing applications as they arrive. Please feel free to contact me with any questions (jstorz2@unl.edu).
I will be atthe evolution meeting in Minnesota, 20-24 June, and I˘d be happy to meet with prospective applicants there.
Jay F. Storz
School of Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 68588
http://www.biosci.unl.edu/labs/storz/index.html
Hiring Organization:
Catalan Institute of Paleontology - Institut Catalŕ de Paleontologia (ICP)
Date Posted:
2008-03-07
Position Description:
The ICP-Institut Catalŕ de Paleontologia is a research centre of the Universitat
Autňnoma de Barcelona (UAB), devoted to the research in Vertebrate and Human
Paleontology at the highest international level.
ICP is currently offering post-doctoral contracts to well-qualified candidates
who wish to enhance their scientific training conducting research in several
areas.
Subject:
Neogene mammal paleoecology of the Casots Lower Miocene site. Taxonomy,
taphonomy and paleoecology.
Goal:
The Casots (Subirats, Penedčs, Barcelona) is a Lower Miocene site of very
special preservation conditions. It’s a small lake preserved in its integrity
with a deep stratigraphic sequence and with en exceptional richness in
vertebrate and plant remains. The object of this contract is to carry out the
excavation and the paleoeclogical study of this exceptional site. Obviously,
taxonomic study of some groups of vertebrates is necessary, but the main goal of
the work is the taphonomical and paleoecological study of the site
Qualifications/Experience:
No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICP post-doctoral contracts.
Ph. D- graduate biological/ geological sciences with knowledge in mammalian
paleontology and with the subject of the PhD related with paleoecology.
Technical and methodological experience is appreciated.
Candidates are requested to submit:
• A presentation letter with declaration of interests,
• A Curriculum Vitae, including a full address, a contact phone number, an
e-mail address and a copy of the passport,
• A certified copy of the degrees,
• The contact e-mail of three potential referees.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: jobs@icp.cat
ICP- post-doctoral fellows are selected on the basis of their academic records
and their personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community
activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.
Salary/funding:
The contracts are offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of
three years.
Application Deadline:
The call is open until positions are filled.
Comments:
For updated information about ICP, please visit http://www.icp.cat/ (borsa de
feina - jobs)
Contact Information:
Laila Pilgren
c/ Escola Industrial, 23
Sabadell (Barcelona), Catalonia 08201
Spain
Telephone Number:
00-34-937261769
Fax Number:
00-34-937276641
Website:
http://www.icp.cat
E-mail Address:
laila.pilgren@icp.cat
Date Posted:
2008-03-07
Position Description:
The ICP-Institut Catalŕ de Paleontologia is a research centre of the Universitat
Autňnoma de Barcelona (UAB), devoted to the research in Vertebrate and Human
Paleontology at the highest international level.
ICP is currently offering post-doctoral contracts to well-qualified candidates
who wish to enhance their scientific training conducting research in several
areas.
Subject:
Reconstruction of the life-histories of insular mammals through analysis of
tooth microstructure and tooth eruption patterns.
Goal:
Islands are characterized by limitation of trophic resources, decreased
predation pressure and increased intraspecific competition, leading to
density-dependent population growth. For this scenario, life-history theory
predicts a shift towards the slow end of the slow-fast continuum. Nevertheless,
some sustain that dwarfing on islands is a consequence of a shift towards the
fast end of the slow-fast continuum.
A comparative study of dental development between insular and continental
mammals should settle this issue.
taxonomic groups: primates, artiodactyls, rodents and leporids.
Qualifications/Experience:
No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICP post-doctoral contracts.
Ph.D- graduate with knowledge of life-history evolution. Technical and
methodological experience is appreciated.
Candidates are requested to submit:
• A presentation letter with declaration of interests,
• A Curriculum Vitae, including a full address, a contact phone number, an
e-mail address and a copy of the passport,
• A certified copy of the degrees,
• The contact e-mail of three potential referees.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: jobs@icp.cat
ICP- post-doctoral fellows are selected on the basis of their academic records
and their personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community
activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.
Salary/funding:
The contracts are offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of
three years.
Application Deadline:
The call is open until positions are filled.
Comments:
For updated information about ICP, please visit http://www.icp.cat/ (jobs -
borsa de feina)
Contact Information:
Laila Pilgren
c/ Escola Industrial, 23
Sabadell (Barcelona), Catalonia 08201
Spain
Telephone Number:
00-34-937261769
Fax Number:
00-34-937276641
Website:
http://www.icp.cat
E-mail Address:
laila.pilgren@icp.cat
ORISE Research Participation Program for the Joint POW?MIA Accounting Command, Central Identification Lap (JPAC/CIL)
The program provides opportunities to participate in on-going osteological, bioarchaeological, and forensic anthropological research at JPAC/CIL. Under the guidance of mentors, participants will have the opportunity to travel to locations of former U.S. military involvement, conduct archaeological excavations to recover human remains, and attempt to identify the remains in a laboratory environment.
Both post-doctoral and post-master's appointments are available. Program participants must have previous experience supervising archaeological fieldwork and conducting osteological analysis. They should have received the Ph.D., M.A., or M.S. degree in physical anthropology, forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology (with experience in human osteology), or a related field within five years of the desired starting date for post-doctoral candidates, or within three years of the desired starting date for post-master’s candidates.
The rigors of JPAC fieldwork require that participants be physically able to withstand harsh field environments for extended periods of time. Otherwise, the program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens; without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.
Participants will be selected based on relevant supervisory archaeological fieldwork, osteological lab experience, academic records, recommendations, applied research interests, compatibility of background and interests with the JPAC mission, and availability of funds. Appointments are for one year and may be renewed for up to two additional years (post-master's) or four additional years (post-doctoral only) upon recommendation of JPAC and subject to availability of funds. The appointments are full time at the host installation in Hawaii.
Stipends will be approximately $60,000 per year for a post-doctoral appointment and approximately $50,000 per year for a post-master's appointment. Some inbound travel and moving expenses will be reimbursed according to established policies. Travel and other costs may also be reimbursed for research or training related to the program if approved by JPAC.
Proof of medical insurance is required. Health plans for participants are available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.
This program for JPAC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Applications are accepted and processed on a continuing basis.
For additional information and application material contact:
Kim Myers
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
4692 Millennium Dr., Suite 100, Belcamp MD 21017
Phone: (410) 306-9200 ext. 105 Email: Kim.Myers@orau.org
For questions regarding program requirements, contact Dr. Joan Baker (Joan.Baker@jpac.pacom.mil or phone 808-448-1734).
Information can also be found on the ORISE website (www.orau.gov/orisemaryland) and the JPAC website (www.jpac.pacom.mil)
The George Washington
University: Brain Hemispheric Specialization and Communication in Chimpanzees
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Department of Anthropology and Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid
Paleobiology, The George Washington University
Applications are invited for a full-time, benefited position as Postodoctoral
Scientist to contribute to a project concerning brain hemispheric specialization
and communication in chimpanzees in collaboration with Drs. Chet Sherwood,
Patrick Hof, and Bill Hopkins. Research activities will include brain tissue
sectioning, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, stereology, MRI-based
morphometry, statistical analysis of results, and writing research articles.
Previous experience with these laboratory methods is not required, although
preferred. The minimum degree required for this position is a PhD.
The position starts September 1, 2008 and it is funded by the National
Institutes of Health for 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Screening
of applicants will begin immediately.
Please email applications to Dr. Chet Sherwood at
sherwood@gwu.edu. In the application,
please include a cover letter, CV, and names of three people who can be
contacted for letters of reference.
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
University of Pennsylvania: Postdoctoral Positions in Human Evolutionary Genomics
Postdoctoral positions are available in a human population genetics laboratory affiliated with the Departments of Genetics and Biology at the University of Pennsylvania. Projects in the lab focus on a unique resource of DNA samples and phenotype data from ethnically and geographically diverse African populations. These samples are being used for genome-level analyses of diversity at both coding and non-coding loci (including high throughput resequencing, CNV analyses, and whole genome SNP genotyping). For many of these samples we also have phenotype data for a number of traits that are likely important in adaptation and disease. We are using these data (1) to infer population structure and demographic history and to test models of modern human evolution (2) to identify regions of the genome that are targets of selection (3) to identify functionally significant variants using genotype/phenotype association studies as well as gene expression analyses (4) to study genetic and phenotypic variation at loci that influence drug metabolism and (5) to study the genetic basis of resistance against infectious disease (with a focus on malaria) and co-evolution of the human and Plasmodium falciparum genomes. Collaborators on these projects include Philip Awadalla, Carlos Bustamante, Junhyong Kim, Gil McVean, Joshua Plotkin, Jonathan Pritchard, Anna Tramontano, and Greg Wray. Independent and creative postdoctoral research projects will be encouraged.
Additional information about the Tishkoff lab can be found at http://www.med.upenn.edu/tishkoff/.
The Department of Genetics (http://www.med.upenn.edu/genetics/) is centrally located within the U Penn campus and is a short walk from the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, the Biology Department ( http://www.bio.upenn.edu/) and the Anthropology Department (http://www.sas.upenn.edu/anthro/). Outstanding core facilities are available for high throughput sequencing, genotyping, and gene expression studies (http://www.med.upenn.edu/genetics/core.shtml), and for bioinformatics and computational biology (http://www.pcbi.upenn.edu/). U Penn has a vibrant community of researchers with interests in evolutionary biology and genomics (http://www.genomics.upenn.edu/default.jsp), the genetics of complex traits (http://www.cceb.upenn.edu/pages/cgact/), and translational medicine (http://www.itmat.upenn.edu/).
Candidates with either a strong molecular and/or statistical genetics background are encouraged to apply. Both computational and laboratory positions are available and individuals interested in theory/statistical methods development are encouraged to apply (possibilities exist for joint supervision with statistical geneticists). Familiarity with population genetics theory and/or computer programming is a plus. Salaries are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of interests, and contact information for three references via e-mail to Dr. Sarah Tishkoff, Departments of Genetics and Biology, University of Pennsylvania, tishkoff@mail.med.upenn.edu. The starting dates of positions are flexible.
Two postdoctoral positions are available in a population and evolutionary genomics laboratory at the University of Montreal with Philip Awadalla (http://www.recherche-sainte-justine.qc.ca/en/
chercheurs/200). Researchers will be involved in methods development and collection/analysis of data generated in our ongoing studies. The successful candidate will be trained in population or evolutionary
genetics or have strong computational or statistical skills.
Postdoctoral research scientists can work on interesting projects of their choosing related to the labs research interests or our current projects. Possible projects include:
1) Genome-wide re-sequencing, genotyping and expression assays with an emphasis on humans and Malaria sampled from African and Asian populations. A "population systems biology" approach to identifying key genes and gene networks associated with infection and resistance in both humans and pathogens.
2) Inferring fitness consequences of mutations and demography from
genome-wide collections of empirical population and comparative data from humans and related primates and pathogens.
3) Evolutionary history of humans and inherited human diseases. Data from partial or complete genome sequencing.
Our lab works in close collaboration with a number of research laboratories throughout Montreal and internationally, including projects on neurological disorders in the Centre of Excellence in Neuorology at U. of Montreal, and malaria at the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Disease (NIH). Projects are funded by the Human Frontiers in Science, the National Academies, NIH and other resources. Postdocs will work closely with myself and collaborators on some of these projects, including Sarah Tishkoff, Gil McVean, Anna Tramontano, Franck Prugnolle, Mark Samuels, John Rioux, Guy Rouleau, Greg Gibson, and Collins Ouma. Interested individuals with a Phd should please write to Philip Awadalla (philip.awadalla@umontreal.ca).