Available immediately – The Kacar and Sanderson labs in the Departments of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona, are jointly seeking postdoctoral researchers for a NASA Exobiology Program funded project focusing on the phylogenetic history and evolution of bacterial translation machinery.
The primary role of the position(s) will be creating and developing new phylogenetic algorithms, and integrating these new algorithms with existing phylogenetic data on ancestral ribosomal proteins. They will also be involved in testing general questions about phylogenomic methodology. These positions are for up to two years, starting in the summer or fall of 2018.
Minimum qualification include a Ph.D. in biology or related field and a promising publication record. Preferred qualifications include demonstrable experience with molecular evolution, and ancestral sequence reconstruction. Salary is competitive.
To apply, please upload a cover letter including a brief summary of your relevant research experience, your CV, and the names and contact information (include email and phone) of three references, including your PhD advisor and most recent postdoctoral advisor online at www.uacareers.com (Job #P20532).
For more information, visit: https://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/477598/postdoctoral-research-associate/.