Research Associate/Fellow in Evolutionary Ecology, Behaviour and Genomics

Job title:

Research Associate/Fellow in Evolutionary Ecology, Behaviour and Genomics

Company

University of Nottingham

Job description

Closing Date
Monday 09 December 2024Reference
MED2023Two exciting posts are available to work with Professors Andrew MacColl and Levi Yant at the University of Nottingham on a NERC funded ‘Pushing the Frontiers’ project, “Migratory behaviour and the persistence of ecotypes” in three-spined stickleback fish. The primary aim of the project is to understand the nature and origin of genomic differences between ecotypes and how these are maintained by mate choice and selection, using a mix of bioinformatic, field and laboratory experiments.Position 1. Research Associate in Evolutionary Population Genomics. We seek an established postdoc who will lead on analysis and publishing of substantial whole-genome resequencing datasets. The applicant will use the new Nottingham HPC to investigate the origin of, history and patterns of selection in stickleback ecotypes around the Atlantic. Already generated data mean that this position has high potential for rapid publications. Applicants must have experience in population genomic analysis using relevant coding languages (Bash, R and ideally Python or Julia). Expertise in more advanced bioinformatic approaches will be an advantage.Position 2. A Research Associate in Evolutionary Ecology/Behaviour will carry out field sampling and experimental work to investigate the genomic basis of mate choice and migratory differences between ecotypes, and how these are maintained by selection. They will lead on publishing these results. Previous experience of, and willingness to engage in, ecological fieldwork (especially in aquatic systems/with fish) will be advantageous, as will familiarity with relevant ideas in evolution and speciation.Applicants for both positions must have, or be near to completing, a PhD in a relevant subject (e.g. evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology) and a track record of publishing their research in relevant journals, appropriate to career stage. Experience with DNA extraction and library preparation for sequencing, and with statistical modelling/experimental design is desirable for both positions.Both positions will be based in the School of Life Sciences, a large, diverse and supportive unit at the University of Nottingham, with diverse opportunities to interact with a wider group of evolutionary biologists and ecologists locally, in the UK, and with European research labs.Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew MacColl ( [email protected] ) with informal questions, in advance of applying. Applicants with relevant skills are strongly encouraged to apply for both positions.To apply please click below:Research Associate/Fellow – Population Genomics (fixed term)Research Associate/Fellow – Evolutionary Ecology (fixed term)Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Expected salary

Location

Londonderry – Strabane, Co Tyrone

Job date

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:41:51 GMT

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