Postdoc: Evolutionary Genomics & Microbiome Research

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's School of Biological Sciences invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Dearing Lab to study the evolution of the mammalian detoxification system and adaptive responses to dietary toxins in herbivorous woodrats, including the role of the microbiome.

The successful candidate will conduct sequencing-based analyses, contribute to publication-ready work, collaborate with cross-campus groups in evolutionary genomics and microbiome science, and join a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, microbiology or a closely related field.
• Track record of research productivity as evidenced in first-author publications.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Willingness to work with wild rodents and in the field.
• Expertise with next generation sequencing data and associated bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the evolution of the mammalian detoxification system and microbiome in woodrats.
• Collaborate with cross-campus groups in evolutionary genomics and microbiome science.
• Prepare and analyze sequencing data and contribute to manuscript writing.

Education

Ph.D. in genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, microbiology or a closely related field

Job description

The University of Utah's School of Biological Sciences invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Dearing Lab to study the evolution of the mammalian detoxification system and adaptive responses to dietary toxins in herbivorous woodrats, including the role of the microbiome.

The successful candidate will conduct sequencing-based analyses, contribute to publication-ready work, collaborate with cross-campus groups in evolutionary genomics and microbiome science, and join a