The University of
Oklahoma¢s Molecular Anthropology Laboratory is
seeking evolutionary biology or anthropology applicants for a
post-doctoral position in ancient DNA and/or metagenomics. Position
includes a very competitive salary and is available for two years with
the possibility of renewal/extension. Strong writing and analytical
skills required. Previous publication record in ancient DNA, population
genetics, microbiomes, and/or metagenomics preferred. Responsibilities
include generation and analysis of genetic data and publication.
Earliest start date: July 1st, 2012.
Inquiries and applications (CV and three references) directed to
Dr. Cecil M. Lewis (cmlewis@ou.edu).
"Lewis, Cecil M. Jr." <cmlewis@ou.edu>
One (possibly two)
postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory
of Anne Yoder in the Department of Biology at Duke University.
Lab interests are focused on the vertebrates of Madagascar, especially
the iconic lemurs. Current projects in the lab
include speciation dynamics in mouse lemurs,
phylogeography and conservation genetics of Madagascar¢s
terrestrial vertebrates, the metagenomics of the gut micorflora in
lemurs, and study of hibernation behaviors in mouse and dwarf lemurs.
The successful applicant(s) will have opportunities to collaborate on
these projects and/or to develop independent and complimentary projects.
This postdoctoral search is particularly focused on adding genomic
and bioinformatics expertise to our current emphasis on PCR and Sanger
sequencing techniques. With the advent of new sequencing technologies,
opportunities exist for exploring genotype/phenotype connections
in non-model organisms that were unthinkable, only a few years ago.
As a successful candidate, you will have expertise in some or all of
the following: RNA-seq methods, short-read sequencing techniques,
and/or bioinformatic approaches to large data sets. The lab has an
explicit evolutionary focus, so candidates should have familiarity with
or proficiency in phylogenetic and/or population genetic methods.
The successful candidate(s) will be highly organized, mature,
enthusiastic, and motivated. And don¢t forget to bring your esprit
de corps and joie de vivre!
Conditions:
Current funding is for two years, with the possibility of a third year,
depending upon successful performance evaluations and opportunities for
additional funding. Salary is competitive, and the position(s) will
carry full Duke benefits. Review of applications will
begin on May 15, 2012. A start date of September 1,
2012 is ideal.
To Apply:
Via email, send current CV, publications, and contact information for
three to four references to:
Anne D. Yoder, Professor
Departments of Biology & Ev. Anth.
Duke University, Box 90338
BioSci 130 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
ph: 919-660-7275
fax: 919-660-7293
anne.yoder@duke.edu
http://www.biology.duke.edu/yoderlab/
Microbiology (medical/dental) / Ancient DNA / Archaeology
ARC Post-doctoral position available at the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide http://www.adelaide.edu.au/acad/
Salary: (Level A) Aus $68,751 - $73,800 / (Level B) $75,425 - $89,569 per year. (Appointment to either level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience).
We are searching for a post-doctoral researcher to lead a 3-year Australian Research Council funded project ‘A powerful new genetic view of the recent evolutionary history of humans and their diseases’ which will use DNA from calcified oral microbial plaques to trace the evolution of a variety of human diseases, and the relationship to culture, diet, migration patterns and geography.
The project will use Next Generation Sequencing approaches to explore microbial diversity over the past 10,000 years, in one of the first studies of how human commensals have evolved through time and the potential disease consequences. Primary study areas are Neolithic Europe and the Americas, and international travel is likely.
We are looking for an unusually capable and motivated individual with wide interests who enjoys challenging and unusual research, and has the ability to work closely with archaeologists and museum personnel as well as dental microbiologists and evolutionary biologists. Expertise in microbial evolution, genetics, archaeology, bioinformatics, and natural history are key requirements. Evidence of strong independent research and writing/publishing skills are also essential.
The successful applicant will have been awarded a PhD at the time of taking up the appointment, and will have a strong record of publishing papers throughout their career, preferably in high profile journals.
Enquiries of an academic nature can be directed to Professor Alan Cooper, Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, University of Adelaide, email: alan.cooper@adelaide.edu.au
Fixed-term for three years starting as soon as possible
Applications for candidates with PhD in the following fields are being accepted: imaging, physics, and anatomical sciences.
Post-doctoral positions are usually for 2 years, renewable.
The position is based in Safed, in the Galilee region of Israel.
For additional information please send your CV and introduction letter to Prof. David Karasik (david.karasik@biu.ac.il) and to Dr. Miri Cohen-Zinder (miri.zinder@mail.biu.ac.il)
The position is a research-only post, with no strong teaching obligations. However, limited participation to master student and doctoral formation and dissemination to a large audience through press release on published scientific papers and conferences will be encouraged. The selected candidate will have a Ph.D. and a significant track record of research. The appointment will be made on a fixed term of one year starting from 1 June 2012. Gross salary will be 30keuros. The work will be based in the “Jardin des Plantes” at the centre of Paris. For further information please contact Antoine Balzeau (abalzeau@mnhn.fr) and Florent Détroit (fdetroit@mnhn.fr). Applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, reprints of selected publications, a short statement of research interests, copy of identity document and of diplomas, and contact details of two or more referees should be sent to A. Balzeau, F. Détroit and M. Friess (friess@mnhn.fr). Deadline for application is 25 april 2012.
Hiring Organization
Institution: Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University (KUPRI)
Department: Center for International Collaboration and Advanced Studies in
Primatology (CICASP)
Job Title:
Foreign Research Associate (Postdoctoral position)
Job Description
The Center for International Collaboration and Advanced Studies in Primatology (CICASP), a department of the Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University, is looking for a primatologist to be appointed as a foreign research associate (a postdoctoral position). Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a strong research background in a domain within the discipline of Primatology. The successful applicant should have a clear plan for research to be carried out on primates, they should be able to publish their research, and they should be willing to work toward promoting the activities of the CICASP department. CICASP works toward fostering international collaboration in Primatology, as well as providing guidance and education in English to graduate students at KUPRI. Fluency in English is essential. As this is foreign research associate position, the nationality of the applicant should be non-Japanese.
Application procedure
Candidates are requested to submit the following documents written in English:
1) CV
2) Detailed account of academic activity and research grant record
3) List of academic publications and reprints
4) Summary of research that the candidate has conducted (about 1000 words)
5) Summary of research that the candidate plans to carry out (about 1000 words)
6) Ideas about how the candidate intends to promote and carry out the
educational activities of CICASP (about 500 words)
All of the documents must arrive by the application deadline (March 2nd 2012, Japan time), and should be sent either to:
cicasp@pri.kyoto-u.ac.jp (subject heading: “Application for Foreign Research Associate”)
OR to the following address:
Dr. Tetsuro Matsuzawa (Re: Application for Foreign Research
Associate)
Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University
41-2 Kanrin, Inuyama, Aichi 484-8506, Japan
Application Deadline
Opening Date: February 8th 2012
Closing Date: March 2nd 2012 (Japan time)
Term of Appointment
Formal Hiring Date: April 1st 2012
Job Term: 1 year contract, subject to extension on an annual basis
Salary/ funding
The yearly salary is set at approximately 3 million yen per year (approximately
$39,000 us dollars at the current exchange rate).
Selection Procedure
A committee will be set up at CICASP- KUPRI to evaluate all candidates, based on
the documents submitted. Interviews conducted by CICASP faculty members will be
given to select candidates. The final decision will be made by the committee.
Each candidate will be informed of the decision as it pertains to him or
herself.
The McDonald Institute marks its 20th anniversary by inviting applications for the second of five three-year post-doctoral Anniversary Research Fellowships. We are an interdisciplinary centre for archaeology and the research school of the Division of Archaeology, Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.
The Fellowship will consist of a three-year stipend at Research Associate level (£27,578 - £35,938) and the opportunity to apply to the Institute for up to £10,000 p.a. research support funds.
Applicants should propose a focused research project and a broader inter-disciplinary conference topic within five major research areas of current interest to the Institute: human-environment interaction, social change, symbols, material culture, and heritage. The successful applicant will have completed their doctorate at the time of taking up their fellowship on or around 1 October 2012. Applications are a two-stage process.
Further particulars and an application form (CHRIS 6) may be obtained from Ms Rebecca Burtenshaw, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research (tel. 44 1223 333538; email: reception@arch.cam.ac.uk). PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT CONSULTING THESE.
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2012. Interviews will take place in early July.
Quote Reference: JC13901
Closing Date: 30 April 2012
Interview Date(s): Early July 2012
BIOINFORMATICS POSTDOC IN FUNCTIONAL EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS
Center for Integrative Genomics, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Two postdoctoral positions (2 years with possible extensions up to 5 years) are
available immediately in the evolutionary genomics group of
Henrik Kaessmann.
We are seeking highly qualified and enthusiastic applicants with strong skills
in computational biology/bioinformatics, preferably also with
experience in data mining and comparative or evolutionary genome
analysis.
We have been interested in a range of topics related to the functional evolution
of genomes from primates (e.g., the emergence of new genes and
their functions) and other mammals (e.g., the origin and evolution of
mammalian sex chromosomes). In the framework of a recently launched
series of projects, a large amount of transcriptome and genome (e.g.,
epigenome) data are being produced by the wet lab unit of the group using
next generation sequencing technologies for a unique collection of
tissues from representative mammals and outgroup species (e.g., birds).
Topics of current projects based on these data include the origins and/or
evolution of protein-coding genes, alternative splicing,
microRNAs, long noncoding RNAs, and dosage compensation.
The postdoctoral fellow will perform integrated evolutionary/bioinformatics
analyses based on data produced in the lab and
available genomic data. The specific project will be developed together with the
candidate.
The language of the institute is English, and its members form an
international group that is rapidly expanding. The institute is located
in Lausanne, a beautiful city at Lake Geneva.
For more information on the group and our institute more generally, please refer
to our website:
http://www.unil.ch/cig/page7858_en.html
Please submit a CV, statement of research interest, and names of three
references to: Henrik Kaessmann (Henrik.Kaessmann@unil.ch).
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Candidates should normally have completed a doctorate. Applicants must have a demonstrable connection with a UK University. The Fellowship will be tenable for one year from September 2012. The Fellow will be based at the Institute in Ankara and will be required to spend at least two-thirds of the period of the Fellowship in Turkey. The subject of the proposed research should focus on Turkey and/or the Black Sea littoral and may fall within any of the academic disciplines of the arts, humanities and social sciences. It should lead to a substantial publication either in monograph or in article form. The fellow will be awarded £20,000 per annum, payable monthly. All costs including travel (to and from Turkey and any academic travel, such as conferences), health insurance, visa and accommodation need to be covered by this annual amount. Accommodation will be available at the Institute in Ankara, as required, at a rate of £10 per night, or £250 per month. Applications will be accepted from 1 April 2012. Applicants should submit an application form accompanied by a covering letter which details the research proposal by the closing date of 1 May 2012 (by email to biaa@britac.ac.uk ) Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in London in May.
For further information please contact
Claire McCafferty at
biaa@britac.ac.uk
on 0207 969 5204
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"BEAN - Bridging the European and
Anatolian Neolithic: demography, migration, and
lifestyle at the advent of civilisation:an EC Marie Curie
Initial Training Network
Two 2 year post doctoral positions and 8 PhD positions
(Archaeology/Palaeodemography/Genetics/Computer Modelling/Biostatistics)
The BEAN Initial Training Network aims to carry out research into the
origins of settled farming life in Europe and of the European peoples
while providing state-of-the art training to early-stage researchers
in the scientific disciplines of anthropology, genomics, simulations
and modelling, and prehistoric archaeology, as well as business and
management skills pertaining to cultural heritage,
public outreach, and scientific publication.
2 Post Doctoral Projects (2 years) for Experienced Researchers (ER) in
genomic bioinformatics / biostatistics and next generation sequencing
laboratory protocols for studies using ancient DNA.
1. Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. Joachim Burger.
BEAN.MAINZ@googlemail.com
2. GATC Biotech AG, Germany. j.kenklies@gatc-biotech.com
Closing date: 15 June 2012
Start date January 2013
Academic requirements
Applicants for ER Fellowships (equivalent to a post-doctoral position)
must either be in possession of a doctoral degree, irrespective of
the time taken to acquire it, or have at least four years of full-time
equivalent research experience in a relevant area. Their total research
experience must not exceed 5 years after obtaining their Masters' degree.
Marie Curie ITN programs mobility requirement for both ER and
graduate student positions At the time of the selection, applicants must
not have resided or carried out their main activity
(work, studies, etc.) in the country where their
Fellowship is to be held for more than 12 months in
the 3 years immediately prior to the starting date of
the fellowship. Researchers can be nationals of any country other
than the country of the premises of the host organisation where they
will carry out their project. However, the ESR Fellowships only cover
the fee levels for EU citizens, not those for students from outside
the EU. Further information about all the Fellowships may be found at:
https://sites.google.com/site/beanresearchnetwork/description-of-research-projects
Applicants should send a CV (max 2 pages), a covering letter (1 page)
outlining why they are suitable for the position, and the names of two
referees, to the project leader listed above for the project in which
they are interested, to whom further enquiries may also be made."
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes
Lisa Daniel
Graduate Programmes Administrator
Institute of Archaeology, UCL
31 - 34 Gordon Square
London, WC1H 0PY
Switchboard +44 (0) 207 679 7495
Fax +44 (0) 207 383 2572
www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology
Postdoctoral Positions Available:
Research Associate Arizona Research Laboratories,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ NIH-Training
Program: Postdoctoral Excellence in Research and Teaching
(PERT)
The Postdoctoral Excellence in Research and Teaching (PERT) Program is
a comprehensive program which offers up to three years of support to
outstanding candidates seeking advanced postdoctoral research training,
teacher training and student mentorship opportunities in preparation
for an academic career in biomedical and life sciences. Funded by
NIGMS through an IRACDA (Institutional Research and Career Development
Award) training grant, the PERT program also fosters ties between
research-intensive institutions and minority-serving institutions.
PERT trainees may select from over thirty-six faculty research
mentors at the University of Arizona, representing a broad range of
disciplines in biomedicine, bioengineering, genetics, biochemistry,
neurobiology, evolutionary biology, molecular/cellular biology,
physiology and behavior. The program stresses the use of model organisms
for biomedical and life sciences research. The program is administered
through the Arizona Research Laboratories Center for Insect Science and
is partnered with a Minority Serving Institution, Pima Community College,
(http://www.pima.edu/program/biology/.
Starting salary, based on the NIH NRSA scale, will be $37,740 for program
participants with less than one year of postdoctoral experience. An
annual allowance for research supplies and travel is
also included. Positions are dependent upon continued
funding. Additional information about the Center for
Insect Science and the PERT program is available at
http://cis.arl.arizona.edu/PERT.
Qualifications: Applicants must have, as of the beginning date of the
appointment, a Ph.D. in a related field from an accredited institution
and must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizen nationals.
Applicants should have no more than two previous years of postdoctoral
experience at the time of application.
Application: All applicants must apply electronically
through the University of Arizona's Career Track website at:
https://www.uacareertrack.com, citing Job #47383. Applications can
be submitted at any time with the possibility that applicants will be
interviewed as positions become open. However, the next batch review
of applications will begin Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, for positions in 2012.
All applications are to include:
-- a letter of interest with a statement explaining how the PERT program
will assist the applicant in his/her research and career goals.
-- a CV
-- a three to six page research proposal developed with the intended
PERT faculty research mentor describing the project to be undertaken
during the training period
-- three letters of reference
-- a letter of support from the intended faculty research mentor
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact relevant Program Faculty
as soon as possible to discuss research projects and the application
process. Original letters of reference and the letter from the
proposed faculty research mentor should be mailed to: PERT, Center for
Insect Science, 1007 E. Lowell Street, University of Arizona, Tucson,
AZ 85721-0106. Emailed letters will be accepted only
if accompanied by an electronic signature. The letter
of interest, CV and research proposal must be
submitted online through the UA Career Track website
listed above. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer,
the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community
and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences
and backgrounds. Please contact Teresa Kudrna for more information,
tkudrna@email.arizona.edu, 520-621-9310.
The Natural History Museum is currently
advertising a 12 month Post Doctoral Research Assistant Position, working on a
project primarily concerning ancient human DNA. For further details please see
the relevant advertisement on the NHM jobs website:
http://tinyurl.com/5rhpg59
Queen Mary University of London
will support Evolutionary Biology posdocs wishing to
write fellowship to work in the School of Biological and
Chemical sciences.
We have experience of helping postdocs to draft successful applications
for Marie Curie fellowships. There are opportunities for postdocs moving
to London from outside Europe, or from another country in Europe.
Details of the schemes are here:
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=3DUserSite.FP7ActivityCallsPage&id_activity
SBCS can provide opportunities in evolutionary approaches in
Biological and experimental psychology:
Ecology and behavioural biology:
Evolutionary and organismal biology:
(Details and contacts here
http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/16201.html#6)
We are also happy to consider other topics proposed by applicants.
Postdoc position in computational biology
We are currently seeking highly qiualified and motivated post-doctoral researchers with experience in computational biology, The institute has access to a wide variety of biological material from extant and extinct primates. Current projects cover a wide range of genomic analysis designed to detect and describe human uniqueness. These projects include genome sequencing of the Neandertal and bonobo and comparative expression studies in great apes.
Competitive applicants will have relevant quantitative biology experience and technical knowledge including programming experience. Demonstrated scientific creativity and familiarity with high-troughput sequencing data is a plus.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and names of references to:
Svante Pääbo
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Deutscher Platz 6
D-04103 Leipzig
The language of the institute is English.
For information on the department, visit
www.eva.mpg.de/genetics or contact Svante Pääbo:
:
paabo
eva.mpg.de
Phone: +49 (0) 341 3550 - 0
Fax: +49 (0) 341 3550 - 119
ORISE Research Participation Program for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, Central Identification Lab (JPAC-CIL) Deploying Anthropologist Fellowships
The program provides opportunities to participate in ongoing 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 $72,000 per year for a post-doctoral appointment and approximately $60,000 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 or technical assistance with the online application process, contact:
Lara Giordano
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
4692 Millennium Dr., Suite 100, Belcamp MD 21017
Phone: (410) 306-9200 ext. 104 Email: Lara.Giordano@orau.org
For questions regarding program requirements, contact Dr. Joan Baker (Joan.Baker@jpac.pacom.mil or 808-448-1734).
Information can also be found on the ORISE website http://www.orau.org/maryland/participants/apply.htm
and the JPAC website www.jpac.pacom.mil/index.php?page=employments_and_assignments&size=100&ind=0