********************PostDocs********************

Postdoctoral position on ecology, evolution, and carbon sequestration by
deep-sea fishes

The Correa Collaboration for Ocean Solutions Lab and the Martin Fish
Speciation Lab at the University of California, Berkeley in the Departments
of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management; Integrative Biology; and
the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, seek a postdoctoral scholar to
investigate *trophic interactions, gut microbiota, and carbon cycling*
related to marine snow from one of the world's most abundant vertebrates -
the lanternfishes and Cyclothone bristlemouths - of the twilight zone.

This position includes opportunities for participating in research cruises
with collaborators at other institutions (note: no previous field
experience is necessary and participation is not required).

We are seeking postdoctoral applicants with expertise or interest in
*microbiomes,
genomics, DNA barcoding, dietary ecology, historical DNA sequencing, and/or
deep-sea biology*.

This NSF-funded position is for an initial two-year appointment with the
possibility of renewal for another year. Salary is based on negotiated UAW
labor union rates for the UC system, commensurate with experience,
approximately $70,000 per year with annual raises.

Potential initial projects in our labs include:

1) Characterizing global microbiome diversity across lanternfishes and
other mesopelagic fishes.

2) DNA barcoding of mesopelagic food webs within modern specimens and
historical time series of museum specimens.

3) Connecting mesopelagic fish microbiota to environmental samples of
marine snow across depths to quantify carbon sequestration potential.

Required qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology, ecology, evolution, genomics, or
related field. Publication of work based on dissertation.

Preferred qualifications:
Strong background in either genomics, barcoding/environmental microbiology
sampling, or microbiomes.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability,
age, or protected veteran status.

UC Berkeley has a world-class community of integrative biologists studying
adaptive radiation spanning the Department of Environmental Science,
Policy, and Management; the Department of Integrative Biology; the Museum
of Vertebrate Zoology; the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology; the
Center for Theoretical Evolutionary Genomics; and more. The City of
Berkeley and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area are celebrated for
progressive values, vibrant social and cultural scenes, and beautiful
surrounding environments.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their interest
in the position and relevant experience along with their CV and contact
information for three references to Adrienne Correa at amsc@berkeley.edu
and Chris Martin at chmartin@berkeley.edu.

This position is open until filled, but applications will be reviewed
starting on April 6. Please feel free to contact us at the below email
address with any questions.

Adrienne Correa
Associate Professor of Global Change Microbial Ecology
Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
University of California, Berkeley
amsc@berkeley.edu
https://sites.google.com/berkeley.edu/correalab

Christopher Martin
Associate Professor and Curator of Ichthyology
Department of Integrative Biology and Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
University of California, Berkeley
chmartin@berkeley.edu
https://ib.berkeley.edu/labs/martin/
@fishspeciation.bsky.social

chmartin@berkeley.edu

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