英国圣安德鲁斯大学分子遗传学博士后岗位

We are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NERC-funded project examining genomic and transcriptomic changes underlying rapid evolution in the wild. The project is based at St. Andrews and is a collaboration with Michael Ritchie (St. Andrews, UK) and Marlene Zuk (UC Riverside, USA). A contemporary morphological mutation eliminates sound-producing structures on male cricket wings in a wild population of Teleogryllus oceanicus. The primary role of the postdoc will be to perform mapping crosses, genome and transcriptome sequencing, and RAD-mapping with three main goals: (1) identify markers associated with the mutation and construct a linkage map to pinpoint the causative mutation(s), (2) identify candidate genes associated with the mutant morphology, and (3) examine the cascade of transcriptomic changes resulting from the mutation(s).

The ideal candidate will have (or be about to be awarded) a PhD and have molecular genetics experience and a strong bioinformatics background with evidence of suitable programming and analytical skills. A strong publication record for the applicant's career stage and a commitment to dissemination of results are required. A significant portion of the postdoc's role will be to organize day-to-day laboratory activities related to the project, work with technical staff at St. Andrews, and liaise with the NBAF sequencing facilities at the Universities of Edinburgh and Liverpool, so the candidate should also possess excellent interpersonal skills. The position is open to candidates of any nationality.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop additional lines of research suited to his/her interests. The project is collaborative, so there is scope for interactions with the co-PIs plus travel to collaborating laboratories. Further information about the lab is available at: www.flexiblephenotype.org .

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Nathan Bailey ( nwb3@st-andrews.ac.uk ).

Ref No: ML1042

Closing Date: 7 October 2011

Further Particulars ML1042 FPs.doc

£29,972 per annum
Start: As soon as possible
Fixed Term 3 years
Hours of work: 36.25 per week