Postdoctoral Positions in Comparative Genomics

BACKGROUND

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Esther Betrán, Ph.D., located in the newly remodeled facilities of the Genome Biology Group at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://biology.uta.edu/genome_group/index.htm). The NIH funded research focuses on the origin of new genes and their role in genome evolution. We are looking for candidates with computational and/or experimental expertise.

Several projects are under development in the lab to answer essential questions in the field of new gene origination: functional and evolutionary study of young retrogenes, de novo formation of promoter regions and patterns on the formation of new genes. For a summary of research, please see : http://www3.uta.edu/faculty/betran/publications.html

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. degree in computational biology or evolutionary genetics with desire to conduct comparative genomics analysis. Candidates with computational expertise should be familiar with whole-genome datasets alignments, practical experience programming in Perl and MySQL in a Unix/Linux environment. Candidates with experimental expertise should be highly train in molecular biology techniques. A Drosophila genetics and evolutionary background is a plus.

Our lab enjoys vibrant interactions with other members of the new and rapidly expanding Genome Biology Group . Additionally, the lab will benefit greatly from the new Genome Facility and new lab space.

The University of Texas at Arlington, the second largest institution in The University of Texas system, is a full service research and teaching university with over 25,000 students. The University is located in the city of Arlington in the center of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the leading centers of aerospace, electronics, and telecommunications activity in the U.S. Excellent recreational, entertainment, and cultural facilities, major airport, modern shopping complexes and professional sports organizations are located in Arlington and the surrounding area. Other of the main advantages of the Metroplex area is the inexpensive cost of living.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for these positions please send a CV, a letter of interest and names of two potential referees to betran[at]uta.edu or post your application to:

Esther Betrán, Ph.D.
University of Texas at Arlington
Department of Biology. Life Science 337
501 South Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX 76019

For more information please visit: http://www3.uta.edu/faculty/betran

UTA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer