Postdoc: Evolutionary Genomics of Cricket Speciation

Animal Behavior Society; Town of Dryden (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the Shaw lab. The project centers on the genetics of natural populations and mating song preferences in Hawaiian cricket Laupala, using selection lines, sequencing, and bioinformatics.

The successful candidate will conduct innovative study designs to examine linkage disequilibrium and genetic correlations of mate recognition, write results for publication, and present at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant life sciences field.
• Experience in genomics and DNA sequencing with bioinformatic analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute studies on genetics of mating behavior in Laupala.
• Analyze linkage disequilibrium and genetic correlations in natural/artificial populations.
• Publish results and present at national or international conferences.

Skills

Genomics expertise

Bioinformatic analysis

Statistical analysis

Oral and written communication

Mentorship experience

Education

PhD in life sciences

Tools

Genomic sequencing

DNA sequencing

Bioinformatics software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the Shaw lab. The project centers on the genetics of natural populations and mating song preferences in Hawaiian cricket Laupala, using selection lines, sequencing, and bioinformatics.

The successful candidate will conduct innovative study designs to examine linkage disequilibrium and genetic correlations of mate recognition, write results for publication, and present at conferences.