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Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbial Evolutionary Ecology |
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| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Biology |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | The Lennon lab (https://lennonlab.github.io/ ) seeks a motivated and curious postdoctoral research fellow to work as part of GEMS (Genomics and Eco-Evolution of Multi-Scale Symbiosis) a cross-institutional program funded by the NSF Biology Integration Institute (https://symbiosis.illinois.edu ). The postdoc will work on questions related to nested symbioses involving bacteria-phage-plant interactions using integrative approaches from molecular biology, ecology, evolution, theory, genomics, and computation. In addition to expertise in these disciplines and questions, qualified applicants will have background or drive to learn about microbiology, experimental evolution, and the analysis of high throughput sequence data. Indiana University has a large and interactive group at the interface of ecology, evolution, and microbiology. Bloomington is situated in scenic, hilly southern Indiana, near several parks and wilderness areas. The cultural environment provided by the University is exceptionally rich in art, music, and theatre. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. |
| Basic Qualifications | The postdoc will work on questions related to nested symbioses involving bacteria-phage-plant interactions using integrative approaches from molecular biology, ecology, evolution, theory, genomics, and computation. In addition to expertise in these disciplines and questions, qualified applicants will have background or drive to learn about microbiology, experimental evolution, and the analysis of high throughput sequence data. The postdoc will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with researchers from Indiana University, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, University of Chicago, and University of Carolina Greensboro. By the start of appointment, a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Computational Biology or a related field is required. The position is available for 24 months with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance. Anticipated start date is June 1, 2024, but negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Full benefits are included. |
| Department Contact for Questions | To apply, please submit a letter of application, a C.V, statement of research interests, and the contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/23270 . Best consideration for those applying prior to April 15, 2024. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Jay Lennon ([email protected] ). |
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| For Best Consideration Date | 04/15/2024 |
| Expected Start Date | 06/01/2024 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100800-2024 |