[IIGB_All] Two Postdoctoral positions available in Symbiont RNA evolution

[Krista M Zavala]

Sent on behalf of Allison Hansen ahans003 at ucr.edu<mailto:ahans003 at ucr.edu>

Hi all ,
We are looking for two talented and motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to work on RNA evolution of insect-microbe interactions.


1.     One postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Allison Hansen in the department of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside (UCR)<https://entomology.ucr.edu/> starting in Summer 2024. Postdoctoral candidates must have an interest in
insect-microbe interactions and a strong demonstrated background in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. Applicants with prior experience in RNA biology, proteomics, and bioinformatics will be highly considered. This is a two-year position starting at ~$77,600 and includes full benefits and is eligible for annual merit pay increases.


2.     The second postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Patrick Degnan in the department of Microbiology and plant pathology at the University of California<https://microplantpath.ucr.edu/>, Riverside (UCR) starting in Summer 2024. Postdoctoral candidates must have an interest in microbial genetics and a strong background in molecular biology, microbiology and bioinformatics. Applicants with prior experience with affinity purification techniques and NextGen sequencing will be highly considered. This is a two-year position starting at ~$77,600 and includes full benefits and is eligible for annual merit pay.

Interested candidates for positions should either contact Allison Hansen (allison.hansen at ucr.edu<mailto:allison.hansen at ucr.edu>) or Patrick Degnan (patrickd at ucr.edu<mailto:patrickd at ucr.edu>) depending on which position above they are applying to based on their expertise with the following information below by May 15th, 2024 for the highest consideration. Please title email subject line "Symbiont RNA postdoc position".


1)              Cover letter that details your interest in the position and how you fit the description.
2)              CV that includes a bibliography and any experiences relevant to the responsibilities described above.
3)              Please submit up to three published, first/coauthored papers that reflect your skills as relevant to this position and broadly in the fields of evolution, genomics, symbiosis, bioinformatics, and/or microbiology. Please detail in your cover letter your independent roles in these papers.
           4) Contact information for three references

Detailed announcement attached,
Thanks

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Allison Hansen
Associate Professor
Department of Entomology
University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
(951) 827-9271 (phone)

https://allisonhansenlab.weebly.com/ (Lab website)

Shipping address:
University of California, Riverside
3401 Watkins Dr.
Entomology 162
Allison Hansen
Riverside CA, 92521

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