[Coral-List] Postdoc: EvolutionaryBiology/Genomics_FloridaInternationalUniversity

[Heather Bracken-Grissom]

The Bracken-Grissom Lab at Florida International University in the
Department of Biology and Marine Sciences Program is looking for a 1-year
postdoctoral fellow with an interest in evolutionary biology and genomics.

The Bracken-Grissom Lab is fundamentally interested in the evolution of
marine invertebrates with an emphasis on decapod crustaceans.  Present
research combines molecular, morphological, and fossil evidence to gain
insights into evolutionary relationships (phylogeny), biogeography,
biodiversity, ecology, origins, and diversification of crabs, lobsters and
shrimp.    The successful applicant will be involved in multiple projects
that include: 1) large scale phylogenetic/phylogenomic/population genetic
studies of decapod crustaceans and 2) the evolution of bioluminescence
using RNAseq data.  Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students will
be needed as part of these projects.   Experience with wet-lab molecular
techniques, large data matrices, phylogenetics/population genetic software,
next generation sequencing methods (ex. phylogenomics, transcriptomics,
RADseq), and bioinformatics is required. Additional experience with decapod
crustaceans is a plus.  The successful candidate must have completed
her/his doctoral degree before taking up the position.   Our work requires
good organizational and computational skills and the ability to work
collaboratively as part of a team.  Occasional physically demanding
fieldwork may also be required to support research.

As a single PDF, applications must include a 1) cover letter briefly
outlining the candidate's fit to the position 2) CV 3) research statement,
and 4) contact information for three references, preferably including
doctoral advisor and/or postdoctoral advisor (if relevant). All information
may be sent directly to Dr. Heather Bracken-Grissom at *hbracken at fiu.edu
<hbracken at fiu.edu>* AND must be uploaded to *careers.fiu.edu
<http://careers.fiu.edu> *with reference to Job opening ID 507343.

Additional information on the lab's research, the biology department, and
marine sciences program can be found here: and *www.brackengrissomlab.com
<http://www.brackengrissomlab.com>, *http://biology.fiu.edu/ and
www.fiu.edu/~marine.

To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should
be received by April 1, 2014.  Review will continue until position is
filled.   The position may be taken as early as 1 May 2014, but the start
date is flexible (+ or - few months).  A competitive salary and benefits
package will be included.  This position will be based on the Biscayne Bay
Campus.

*Contact Information*

Heather Bracken-Grissom, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Florida International University-Biscayne Bay Campus

3000 NE 151 Street, MSB-353

North Miami, Florida 33181, USA

305 919-4190 (Phone)



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Heather Bracken-Grissom, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Florida International University-Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 NE 151 Street, MSB-353
North Miami, Florida 33181, USA
305 919-4190 (Phone)  305 919-4030 (Fax)
*http://www.brackengrissomlab.com/
<http://heatherbracken.wix.com/brackengrissomlab> *
heather.brackengrissom at fiu.edu <Valerie.Hall at fiu.edu>
www.fiu.edu/~marine<http://www.fiu.edu/%7Emarine>