Postdoc opportunity: Evolution of microbial eukaryotes

[Laura A Katz]

Postdoctoral Position in Eukaryotic Phylogeny and Genome Evolution

Smith College invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position focusing on the eukaryotic tree of life and genome evolution in microbial eukaryotes. The position will be in Laura Katz's laboratory  (http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/lkatz/Research.htm).  The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extending for additional years.

Applicants should have skills in molecular systematics, bioinformatics, microbiology and/or molecular evolution. Potential projects include: 1) bioinformatic and/or experimental analyses of eukaryotic phylogeny and molecular evolution and 2) characterization of genome properties from microbial eukaryotes.  Emphasis in the lab is on ciliates and amoeboid lineages.  Research in the Katz lab aims to elucidate principles of the evolution in eukaryotes through analyses of microbial groups, and to assess how these principles apply (or fail to apply) to other organisms.  Currently we focus on four interrelated areas: (1) Characterizing evolutionary relationships among eukaryotes; (2) Reconstructing the ciliate tree of life through multi-gene analyses; (3) Exploring the evolution of ciliate and foraminiferan genomes; (4) Describing the phylogeography  of coastal marine ciliates.

To apply, submit application at http://jobs.smith.edu (position number 0600343) with uploaded letter of application, C.V., a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Please also describe what interests you about this postdoctoral position and whether you have any particular ideas that you wish to pursue. Review of applications will begin July 10 and will continue until the position is filled.

Email Laura Katz (lk...@smith.edu) with any questions about the position.

Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.

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Laura A. Katz, Elsie Damon Simonds Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
lk...@smith.edu
44 College Lane
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Phone:      413-585-3825 (office)
   413-585-3750 (lab)
Fax:  413-585-3786
http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/lkatz/
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