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)
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,
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 increases.
The University of California, Riverside is an R1 research university located in
Riverside, California. UCR’s Entomology department ranks second best worldwide
giving you a unique and exciting opportunity to interact with a large number of
world-class researchers from a diversity of cross-cutting fields
(https://entomology.ucr.edu). The Microbiology and Plant Pathology Department has a
diverse array of outstanding faculty supported by NIH, NSF and the USDA
(https://microplantpath.ucr.edu).
Interested candidates for positions should either contact Allison Hansen
(allison.hansen@ucr.edu) or Patrick Degnan (patrickd@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
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