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Two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Jianzhi “George” Zhang at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Position I: Computational evolutionary genomics
The ideal candidate will use computational and theoretical approaches to study evolutionary processes at the genomic scale in any organism. Potential topics include but are not limited to (1) the molecular and genomic mechanisms of adaptation, (2) evolution of gene expression level and noise, (3) biological significance of RNA modification and processing such as RNA editing and alternative splicing, (4) evolution of noncoding RNAs, and (5) the emergence of systemic properties in evolution. The position requires a motivated individual with an interest in evolution and expertise in computational biology. Prior experience in analyzing next-generation DNA sequencing data or functional genomic data is desired.
Position II: Experimental yeast evolutionary genetics and genomics
The ideal candidate will use the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its relatives as model organisms to study evolutionary processes. Potential topics include but are not limited to (1) the fitness effects of various mutations including gene duplication, (2) genic/genomic basis of reproductive isolation, (3) evolution of dominance, (4) genetic mechanisms of heterosis, and (5) evolution of gene expression level and noise. The position requires a motivated individual with an interest in evolutionary genetics and experience in molecular genetics or genomics. Prior training in yeast genetics is a plus but not required.
Applicants should email a short statement of research interests, CV, and contact information of three references to [email protected]. For further information about the Zhang lab, see http://www.umich.edu/~zhanglab/
Position I: Computational evolutionary genomics
The ideal candidate will use computational and theoretical approaches to study evolutionary processes at the genomic scale in any organism. Potential topics include but are not limited to (1) the molecular and genomic mechanisms of adaptation, (2) evolution of gene expression level and noise, (3) biological significance of RNA modification and processing such as RNA editing and alternative splicing, (4) evolution of noncoding RNAs, and (5) the emergence of systemic properties in evolution. The position requires a motivated individual with an interest in evolution and expertise in computational biology. Prior experience in analyzing next-generation DNA sequencing data or functional genomic data is desired.
Position II: Experimental yeast evolutionary genetics and genomics
The ideal candidate will use the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its relatives as model organisms to study evolutionary processes. Potential topics include but are not limited to (1) the fitness effects of various mutations including gene duplication, (2) genic/genomic basis of reproductive isolation, (3) evolution of dominance, (4) genetic mechanisms of heterosis, and (5) evolution of gene expression level and noise. The position requires a motivated individual with an interest in evolutionary genetics and experience in molecular genetics or genomics. Prior training in yeast genetics is a plus but not required.
Applicants should email a short statement of research interests, CV, and contact information of three references to [email protected]. For further information about the Zhang lab, see http://www.umich.edu/~zhanglab/