Mar 12, 2008

Postdoc: Colorado State U. Evolutionary Genetics

Postdoc in Evolutionary Genetics at Colorado State University A postdoctoral position in evolutionary genetics and evolutionary ecology is available in the lab of Dr. Amy Angert at Colorado State University.

The successful candidate will use molecular markers to study the effects of gene flow on adaptive divergence between populations and the evolution of geographic range limits. Candidate must have completed his/her Ph.D. or have a scheduled defense date. A strong background in genetics or evolution is required. Experience extracting and amplifying DNA from plant tissue and analyzing microsatellite data is preferred.

The successful candidate will be expected to interact with incoming graduate and
undergraduate students in a growing lab group. The Department of Biology at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary group with a strong and growing group of ecologists and evolutionary biologists. In addition to the Department of Biology in the College of Natural Sciences, CSU has four other colleges dedicated to life science research: Applied Human Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and the Warner College of Natural Resources.

In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the United States Geological Survey have active laboratories in Fort Collins. Fort Collins is a city of approximately 120,000 people located one hour north of Denver at the base of the Rocky Mountains.

To apply, please submit the following materials as a single pdf file: (1) CV, (2) one-page statement of research interests, (3) up to three recent publications, and (4) contact information for three referees to: angert@mail. colostate. edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is available immediately, and start date is negotiable.

For more information, please contact me by email at angert@mail. colostate. edu. ___ Amy L. Angert Assistant Professor Department of Biology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 Ph: (970) 491-5947 Fx: (970) 491-0649 Email: angert@mail. colostate. edu Amy.Angert@colostat e.edu

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