Postdoctoral Research in Conservation Genetics-- 2-yr term
This posdoctoral research position is part of a multi-team effort to investigate causes of decline in several species of North American bumble bees, among the Nation's most important wild and managed pollinators. Reports of decline in range and abundance of several species of North American bumble bees is cause for concern as effective pollination is critical for the health of most terrestrial ecosystems and for agriculture.
The position is based at the University of Illinois and will include extensive fieldwork in both the midwestern and western U.S. The research team comprises scientists from UIUC, the USDA Bee Biology and Systematics Laboratory (Logan, UT) and the Natural History Museum, London. The principal goal of the research is to determine whether population fragmentation, among other potential causes, is leading to serious reduction in genetic diversity in wild bumble bee populations. Genetic diversity in declining species will be compared to that of presumed healthy species to understand the role that diversity may be playing in species population dynamics.
This research is part of a larger effort to determine the current status and causes of decline in bumble bees, which includes surveys of current and past abundance and distributions of targeted species as well as studies of invasive pathogens. We expect to hire someone with a PhD who has experience in the theory and methodology of population genetics and phylogeography.
The postdoc will be expected to contribute evolutionary/ conservation genetics expertise to the project, in collaboration with other team members. Required expertise includes DNA technology (extraction, amplification, multiplex high
throughput sequencing and fragment-size analysis), development of molecular markers (microsatellites, SNPs, RFLPs), sibship analysis and population genetic estimation, including effective population size, genetic diversity, hierarchical genetic structure, evidence for inbreeding and linkage disequilibrium.
Expertise is expected in the use of relevant statistical software. A background in molecular phylogenetics and statistics along with experience in computer
programming is also highly desirable. Experience with nested clade analysis of phylogeographic data is also important. Additional interests should include an active interest in invertebrate biodiversity and conservation, with relevant publications in international journals.
The position is best suited to a person who has independent initiative for problem-solving, is well organized and works will with a team, and can work effectively under pressure. --
Interested applicants may contact Sydney Cameron (scameron@life. uiuc.edu) for further information, or e-mail directly the following required materials as a single attachment: 1) CV, 2) statement of research interests and explanation of why this postdoc is suitable to your experience and skills, and 3) names and contact information for at least three referees with whom you have worked.
Application deadline is 15 July 2007 or until a suitable candidate is selected. Sydney A. Cameron Department of Entomology and Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 320 Morrill Hall 505 S. Goodwin Ave. University of Illinois Urbana, IL 61801 Ph: 217-333-2340 Fax:217-244- 3499 e-mail: scameron@life. uiuc.edu http://www.life. uiuc.edu/ scameron -- Sydney A. Cameron Department of Entomology and Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 320 Morrill Hall 505 S. Goodwin Ave. University of Illinois Urbana, IL 61801 Ph: 217-333-2340 Fax:217-244- 3499 e-mail: scameron@life. uiuc.edu http://www.life. uiuc.edu/ scameron Sydney Cameron
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