A postdoc position is available Jennifer Wernegreen's lab at the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, Mass. Potential projects include empirical and/or computational studies of bacterial genome variation, population genetics, and molecular evolution.

The lab explores the impacts of basic evolutionary processes (mutation, selection, genetic drift, recombination) on DNA sequences and full genomes. We are comparing the effects of these processes in host-dependent versus free-living bacterial species, using lab-based and computational approaches.  We're especially interested in understanding how symbiotic lifestyles influence effective population sizes, and then testing the effects of Ne on rates and patterns of bacterial evolution. Much of our work focuses on bacterial endosymbionts of insects.

This position requires a Ph.D. in biology, evolution, bioinformatics, or a related field, and a demonstrated publication record. Computational skills are strongly preferred, including knowledge of UNIX/LINUX, PERL programming, phylogenetic and population genetic programs, and experience with full genome analyses. Molecular biology expertise and some exposure to high-throughput methods would be helpful.

For more information about the lab, please see: http://jbpc.mbl.edu/labs-wernegreen.html

To apply:

The application consists of three items: (i) a cover letter describing your current interests, your goals for a postdoc position, and your specific motivation to join our  lab, (ii) your CV, and (iii) contact information for three  referees.   
To apply, please go to: 

mbl.simplehire.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50515

Our lab is part of the MBL's Josephine Bay Paul Center in Woods Hole, a vibrant and collaborative group exploring microbial diversity, molecular evolution, and comparative genomics (http://jbpc.mbl.edu/). The Center has strong expertise and facilities in computational biology and high-throughput molecular biology (including 454 pyrosequencing).