Postdoctoral Position in Human Paleogenomics at UNAM, Mexico
The Paleogenomics and Evolutionary Biology group at the International
Laboratory for Human Genome Research, Universidad Nacional Aut�noma de
M�xico (LIIGH-UNAM), is looking for a researcher to work on a
project on human pre-hispanic samples from Mexico.
LIIGH-UNAM is a
internacional renowned research institute in the fields of
Human Genomics, Population Genetics, Palogenomics, Rare Disease
and Complex diseases. The Paleogenomics and Evolutionary Biology group
is interested in better understanding the evolutionary history of
multiple organisms that inhabited Mexico (particularly human populations)
through the integration of data from multiple disciplines (paleogenomics,
archeology, anthropology), and an interdisciplinary interpretation.
The postdoctoral researcher will lead a project aimed to better understand
the demographic history and social structure of prehispanic populations
that inhabited different parts of the current territory of Mexico. The
candidate is expected to lead all computation analyses, have an sustancial
contribution to generating the data, and work in close contact with
anthropologist and archaeologist collaborators. This project is funded
through grants assigned to the Paleogenomics and Evolutionary Biology group
(i.e. S�nchez-Quinto lab). The postdoc position will be funded through a
UNAM's postdoctoral fellowship (DGAPA) which is assigned based on the
competitiveness of the candidate CV and application. This position offers a
unique opportunity to join a vibrant and enriching community at LIIGH-UNAM,
undertaking a cutting-edge scientific project involving samples from a rich
cultural context, with exciting archeological, social and demographic
implications both local and worldwide.
Required qualifications are a PhD in paleogenomics, evolutionary biology,
genetics, molecular biology, or closely related fields. Candidates must
have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as an
established record of productivity (e.g., at least one first author
peer-reviewed publication). Candidates with a past record of publications
in population genetics, molecular ecology, or genome biology are strongly
preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience in generating and/or
analyzing WGS genomic data, performing population genetic and social
structure analyses, as well as molecular biology wet lab experience.
Contact: Interested individuals should send an email to Federico
S�nchez-Quinto at fsanchez@liigh.unam.mx, include the following details:
(1) a cover letter addressing your interest in the position and how your
expertise meets the position requirements
(2) CV
(3) Contact information for 3 references,
(4) At least one representative publication to the field of study
Candidate materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Dr. Federico A. S�nchez Quinto
Investigador Titular "A"
Laboratorio de Paleogen�mica y Biolog�a Evolutiva
Laboratorio Internacional de Investigaci�n sobre el Genoma Humano
LIIGH-UNAM
Blvd. Juriquilla 3001, Campus UNAM, 76230, Juriquilla, Qro. M�xico
Tel. +52 (442) 238 1000. Ext 34458
federicosq@gmail.com
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