Postdoctoral position in marine population genomics. Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral researcher position in population genomics in the lab of Associate Prof. Michelle R. Gaither at the University of Central Florida Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster (Department of Biology). Our NSF funded project seeks to integrate mean dispersal distances estimated from isolation-by-distance theory with biophysical models of larval dispersal. Based at UCF, the postdoc will work in close collaboration with project PIs at Penn State (Dr. Eric Crandall) and the University of Leeds (Dr. Maria Beger) and will be responsible for leading extensive field collections in Year 1 in the South Pacific archipelagos of Fiji, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu. The candidate must be able to take an independent leadership role, supervising a team of up to 6 researchers and graduate students through intensive marine field work. In Years 2 and 3 the postdoc will lead molecular lab efforts to generate RADSeq data, mentor and train students, generate publications, analyze data, contribute to grants; and collaborate as part of a team to help with day-to-day operations of the lab. The project involves the collection of reef fishes and conducting reef fish surveys at 10 sites across each of the three archipelagos. RADSeq data will be generated and used for population genomic analyses as well as the estimation of dispersal kernels. Depending upon personal interest, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn approaches in biophysical modeling and conservation planning. Qualifications 1. Ph.D. in the fields of population genomics, evolutionary genomics, phylogenetics 2. Must have experience working/living in developing countries and be able to organize and lead field expeditions lasting 6-10 weeks. 3. Must have logged at least 40 research dives and be able to provide an AAUS letter of reciprocity upon hiring. 4. Have an established record of productivity and publications New graduates and applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. Further information on the Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster at UCF can be found at https://www.ucf.edu/faculty/cluster/genomics-bioinformatics/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Michelle R. Gaither at michelle.gaither@ucf.edu with the subject line Disker_Postdoc_Position. To apply, please send your CV, a list of three references, and a letter of interest briefly describing your field experience as well as your experience in genomics/bioinformatics (not more than 2 pages) to michelle.gaither@ucf.edu with the subject line Disker_Postdoc_Position. We will begin reviewing applications June 10th with an expected start date in July/August. Michelle R. Gaither Associate Professor University of Central Florida Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster Department of Biology ----- Postdoctoral position in metabarcoding/metagenomics of harmful algal blooms. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in metabarcoding/metagenomics of HABs in the lab of Associate Prof. Michelle R. Gaither at the University of Central Florida Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster (Department of Biology). Working with state agencies, my lab is developing new protocols for the monitoring of harmful algal bloom species in the waters and sediments around Florida using qPCR, ddPCR, and metabarcoding. I am looking for a postdoc interested in HAB tracking and mitigation who can take an independent leadership role in ongoing projects while developing new ideas. The postdoc must be able to supervise graduate and undergraduate students, generate publications, analyze data, contribute to grants; and collaborate as part of a team to help with day-to-day operations of the lab. Qualifications 1. Ph.D. in the fields of population genomics, evolutionary genomics, metabarcoding, metagenomics 2. Have an established record of productivity and publications New graduates and applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. Further information on the Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster at UCF can be found at https://www.ucf.edu/faculty/cluster/genomics-bioinformatics/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Michelle R. Gaither at michelle.gaither@ucf.edu with the subject line HAB_Postdoc_Position. To apply, please send your CV, a list of three references, and a letter of interest briefly describing your field experience as well as your experience in HABs/genomics/bioinformatics (not more than 2 pages) to michelle.gaither@ucf.edu with the subject line HAB_Postdoc_Position. Application review will begin June 10th and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Expected start date in July/August. Michelle R. Gaither Associate Professor University of Central Florida Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster Department of Biology Michelle Gaither (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)