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Postdoc Position Studying Chromosome Evolution and Functional Consequences of Chromosome Fusion
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| Title | Postdoc Position Studying Chromosome Evolution and Functional Consequences of Chromosome Fusion |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Biology |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | A postdoc position is available in the Bracewell Lab at Indiana University, Bloomington. We are looking for a colleague to join an NIH NIGMS-funded project looking at chromosome/genome evolution at multiple evolutionary timescales in beetles and flies. We are particularly interested in understanding chromosome fusion/fission and changes in centromere position and the genomic changes that follow. Depending on the applicants background, directions could include large-scale comparative analyses in Drosophila to population genetics/genomics in a species of bark beetle with variation in neo-sex chromosomes. With this position, there is room to develop projects based on personal interest and research strengths under the larger umbrella of the project. Please reach out for more details on the projects and scope of research. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
| Basic Qualifications | For more information about the Bracewell lab or the Biology Department, visit Home (ryanbracewell.com) and Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington . A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field with previous research experience in evolutionary genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics is required. The ideal candidate will have some programming experience using both R and python and familiarity with large-scale genomic analyses on high performance computing clusters. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are expected. Salary will be commensurate with experience and will be highly competitive for the right person. Best consideration date is Sept 30th, 2023, but position will remain open until filled. The expected start date is negotiable but could be as early as 11/1/2023. 100% remote work is not available. Please submit a cover letter describing interest and previous experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20081 . For questions about the position and additional details about the research, please contact Dr. Ryan Bracewell (rbracewe@iu.edu). The Bracewell Lab is located on the beautiful Indiana University campus. The city of Bloomington is in the rolling hills of southern Indiana and provides ample outdoor recreation in an affordable mid-sized city. |
| Department Contact for Questions | For questions about the position and additional details about the research, please contact Dr. Ryan Bracewell (rbracewe@iu.edu). |
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| For Best Consideration Date | 09/30/2023 |
| Expected Start Date | 11/01/2023 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100497-2023 |
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