BACKGROUND

Two positions are open in the laboratory of Todd Vision, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more information on our laboratory, please visit http://www.bio.unc.edu/faculty/vision/lab/

RESPONSIBILITIES

Position 1. Genomic studies of speciation and reproductive isolation in the evolutionary model plant genus Mimulus. The postdoc would take primary responsibility for integrating genetic and physical mapping data being produced by a number of different collaborators with a whole genome sequence, EST and polymorphism data being generated at the DOE Joint Genome Institute (see http://mimulusevolution.org)
Position 2. Development of methods for the study of chromosomal and gene family evolution in eukaryotic nuclear genomes, with particular application to plants (see http://www.phytome.org)

REQUIREMENTS

A PhD in biology, computer science, statistics or related field. For both positions, the applicant should have several years of programming experience (Perl/C++). For the first, the applicant should have experience in the analysis of genetic and physical mapping data. For the second, experience with machine learning techniques (eg HMMs) and/or Bayesian inference is needed.

TERMS

Both positions would initially be for 18 months with possible extension. Applicants should be able to start before Jan 1, 2006.

LOCALE

UNC, plus nearby Duke and NC State Universities, collectively host a vibrant community of plant molecular biology and evolutionary genetics researchers, and is home to the new National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (http://www.nescent.org). Chapel Hill is located in the culturally rich and cosmopolitan Research Triangle, about equidistant from the Outer Banks and the Appalachian mountains.

COMPENSATION

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position provides a standard benefits package, including health insurance.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include (1) a cover letter with a statement of research interests, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) reprints of publications in press, and (4) the email addresses and phone numbers of three references. Email application material to Todd Vision at tjv[at]bio.unc.edu.

DEADLINE

Open until filled.