Postdoctoral Research Associates in Evolutionary Ecology, Behaviour and Genomics https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=MED2023 Application deadline: Monday 9th December 2024 Applicants with relevant skills are strongly encouraged to apply for both positions. Two 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. See https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=MED463424 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. See https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=MED463324 Applicants for both positions must have, or be very 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 (andrew.maccoll@nottingham.ac.uk) with informal questions, in advance of applying. Applications sent to this email address cannot be accepted. Applications must be made at https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=MED2023 Applicants with relevant skills are strongly encouraged to apply for both positions. Both positions are full time for max 36 months from 3 March 2025. Andrew MacColl Professor of Evolutionary Ecology School of Life Sciences University of Nottingham University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K. Tel: +44 115 951 3410 http://ecology.nottingham.ac.uk/AndrewMacColl/index.php Andrew Maccoll (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)