Post Doctoral Fellow: Bridging ecology and evolution

Description

We invite applicants for a post-doctoral fellow position at the Youssef-Elshahed laboratory at Oklahoma State University. The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of yearly extensions based on availability of funds and annual performance evaluations. The successful candidate will conduct research at the interface of molecular microbial ecology and evolution. They will employ multiple sequencing-based approaches for recovering genomes and associated mobile elements from selected surficial, anaerobic habitats. Concurrently, the candidate will apply ancestral stage reconstruction and gene-tree reconciliation approaches to understand the evolutionary trajectory of specific lineages, genes, and processes. They will also closely interact with a research team aiming to develop novel sequence-based approaches for isolating representatives of novel-yet-uncultured microbial and viral lineages from anaerobic habitats.

The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Oklahoma State University is an R1 doctorate-granting university with "very high research activity”. The city of Stillwater is a vibrant university town with a cost of living well below the national average. Stillwater is consistently ranked among the nation’s top small cities for quality of life and boasts a vibrant downtown, low crime rate, and an excellent school system.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in microbiology or a related field. Applicants with knowledge and expertise in the areas of environmental genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular evolution are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply by submitting a cover letter explaining their qualifications for the position, a complete CV, and names and contact information for three references at http://apply.interfolio.com/141374 . Review of applications will start on March 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.  Additional inquiries regarding the position should also be directed to Dr. Noha Youssef, Noha@Okstate.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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