Department of Biology

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Postdoc in Evolutionary Genomics and Transcriptomics

A full-time NSF-funded postdoctoral position is available the labs of Matthew Hahn and Leonie Moyle in the Department of Biology. The work will examine the evolution of reproductive proteins among wild tomato species using genomic and transcriptomic approaches. As part of a larger multi-institution collaboration on pre-zygotic barriers in tomatoes, genomic work will be complemented by genetic, molecular, cellular, and developmental work on any candidate genes identified.

The labs combine experience in the genetics of reproductive isolation with work on the statistical and computational tools needed to analyze genomic and transcriptomic data. The project will involve the collection and analysis of large next-generation sequencing datasets. The postdoctoral candidate will also be encouraged to develop new projects in this system. Past and ongoing research projects in the labs may be found on Matt's and Leonie's faculty research pages.  

We seek a collegial, self-motivated, and intellectually curious individual who will help us answer interesting biological questions. PhD in population genetics, statistical genetics, computational biology, phylogenetics or related field required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Programming skills and experience with NGS data preferred. Salary commensurate with experience, full benefits included.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for two references to Dee Verostko at dverostk@indiana.edu with “Hahn postdoc” in the subject line or send to 1001 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. Applications submitted by February 24, 2012 will be given full consideration. June 1, 2012 start date possible.

(posted online 2 February 2012)

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Genomics Director/Assistant Scientist

The Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics (CGB) at Indiana University (http://cgb.indiana.edu) is currently accepting applications for a Genomics Director, see http://cgb.indiana.edu/careers/details/30.

(posted online 27 March 2012)

Research Associate/Clinical Microbiologist Sept. 2012 through May 2013

A clinical microbiologist is being sought to test antibiotic-resistant E. coli clinical isolates for susceptibility to penicillins and cephalosporins, including a new drug currently in Phase 3 clinical trials to treat drug-resistant bacteria.  The job candidate will be expected to determine MICs by microdilution and Etest assays and to conduct disk diffusion testing.  Molecular characterization may be conducted for organisms demonstrating unusual phenotypes.
 
Minimum requirements:
BA or BS in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology
Must have completed a laboratory course in microbiology, or have worked in a microbiology laboratory for at least three months
 
Required skills:
Preparation of standard solutions and buffers
Ability to pipet accurately and precisely
Aseptic technique in working with bacterial cultures
Laboratory experience in microbiology other than in an undergraduate teaching lab
Ability to create and organize Excel spreadsheets
Must keep accurate and precise records that can be used for reports to the FDA
 
Preferred skills:
Experience in antibiotic susceptibility testing
 
Please respond to:
Karen Bush
karbush@indiana.edu

(posted online 15 May 2012)

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