Population genomics of colonizing tropical trees in newly assembled
plant communities resulting from animal seed dispersal

We are accepting applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research
Scientist interested in working with seed rain ecology and genetics
of tropical plant species. The successful candidate will investigate
how animal seed dispersal affects the genetic composition of new
tropical plant communities using an experimental setting to study forest
regeneration. The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in managing
field and laboratory teams, assisting and supervising steps from seed
collection to seedling germination in the greenhouse, and generating
genomic and transcriptomic resources for the selected plants. The position
is for 24 months with the possibility of extension for an additional 12
months. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of Dr.Marina Cortes'
research groupat UNESP in Rio Claro - SP and will have the opportunity
to undertake a training period with Co-PI Dr. James Marden at Penn State
University, USA.

The selected candidate will be part of theDimensions US-São Paulo:
Animal biases in fruit selection and seed dispersal as drivers of biotic
filters in the assembly of successional forests and their carbon capture
potential.Process #: NSF 2129365; FAPESP 2021/02943-6.

Responsibilities:

·Team management

·Supervision of seed collection in the field, seed germination, and
seedling development in the greenhouse

·Conducting and supervising DNA/RNA extraction from plant species leaves

·Generation and analysis of genomic/transcriptomic data using
bioinformatics tools

·Statistical data analysis

·Writing up reports and manuscripts for scientific publication

·Mentoring students and technicians

Requirements:

·Must reside in Rio Claro but available for fieldwork in Paranapanema
- SP and training period in Penn State, USA.

·Experience in ecology, genetics, and evolution

·Fieldwork experience

·Molecular laboratory experience

·Experience or strong interest in generating genomic or transcriptomic
data and bioinformatics

·Good communication skills in Portuguese and English

Application:

Applicants should send an email to Marina Côrtes (marina.cortes@unesp.br)
including:

·A 3 pages CV (FAPESP-style curriculum summaryacceptable)

·A cover letter

·A document containing the names, relationship to the candidate, and
contact information of at least two references

Pre-selected candidates may be called for an interview. The submission
deadline is September 2, 2024.

The position is open to both Brazilian and international applicants. The
selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship
of R$ 12,000.00 per month and a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10%
of the annual fellowship amount.  More details about the fellowship
and eligibility can be found at: FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowships
(https://fapesp.br/en/postdoc).

Marina Corrêa Côrtes
Profa. Dra. Assistente |
Assistant Professor, Ph.D.
Lab

Departamento de Biodiversidade| Department of Biodiversity
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) | São Paulo State University
(UNESP)
Av. 24-A, no. 1515
13506-900
Rio Claro - SP, BRASIL

(19) 3526 4231

Marina Correa Cortes <marina.cortes@unesp.br>

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