Postdoc position in the White lab at the University of Georgia Our lab combines molecular genetics, evolutionary genetics, and genomics to investigate how genetic sex determination evolves. We work with stickleback fish as a model system, which have multiple independently evolved sex chromosomes to address these fundamental questions. The threespine stickleback fish is a leading genetic model organism, with a well-assembled genome, including a fully assembled Y chromosome, and tools for efficient functional genetics. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to lead projects investigating the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying male sex determination in the threespine stickleback fish and the brook stickleback fish. Both species have independently evolved duplications of the anti-Mullerian hormone gene, which has gained function in male sex determination. These species offer a unique opportunity to explore the genetic basis of convergent evolution among closely related species. The postdoctoral researcher will have considerable flexibility in their direction of research under this topic. Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree or equivalent in the life sciences and will have a strong record of research productivity. The White lab is in the Genetics Department that houses over 30 faculty with diverse molecular and evolutionary genetics research programs (https://www.genetics.uga.edu). The White lab also frequently interacts with a broader community of evolutionary biologists across multiple life sciences departments. The University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA, a vibrant and affordable college town that is consistently ranked one of the top places to live. To apply please email Mike White (whitem@uga.edu) a single PDF that contains: (1) a short statement (~1 page) that describes your research accomplishments and motivation for applying, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for two references. Informal inquiries are also welcome. For more information about research in our lab, please visit: https://mikewhitelab.org Mike White Associate Professor Department of Genetics University of Georgia whitem@uga.edu mikewhitelab.org whitem@uga.edu (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)