Postdoctoral Fellow Position - Deer Epigenetics

We are recruiting a fully-funded PDF to study the epigenomics of
white-tailed deer and mule deer. The PDF will take advantage of hundreds
of mule deer samples to build epigenetic clocks and study variation in
mule deer aging. Disease status and phenotypic data are also available
for 100s of white-tailed deer and mule deer. The PDF will have the
flexibility to adapt the project to their interests and the opportunity
to collaborate and work with our partners in Wyoming.

Location:

The PDF will join the lab group of Aaron Shafer at Trent University
in Peterborough, ON, and will have access to networking and training
opportunities through both Trent and the project leads with the Wyoming
Fish and Game Department.

Qualifications and Eligibility:

The successful candidate must have PhD in Biology or a related
discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience with genomic
data, bioinformatics, or data-analytics.  Applicants should have strong
written and oral communication skills, and experience using R to analyse
data. Experience using high performance computing would be considered
an asset.

Salary:

The applicant will receive 60K CAD per year + vacation + non-discretional
benefits.  One year of funding is guaranteed plus one year renewal upon
satisfactory progress. A third year of funding can be discussed.

To Apply:

Please send the following to Prof. Aaron Shafer (aaronshafer [at]
trentu.ca): A statement outlining research interests, career goals,
and how your previous experience and training relates to this project.

1.    Your c.v.

2.    Contact information for two references

Deadline to apply: April 1st or until filled

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Start Date: Summer / Fall 2025 (flexible)

Aaron B.A. Shafer
Associate Professor
Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario
Canada, K9J 7B8
http://www.aaronshafer.ca 
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Department of Forensic Science - Chair
Environmental & Life Sciences Graduate Program
Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods Graduate Program

Aaron Shafer <aaronshafer@trentu.ca>

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