Evolution of Ice-Binding Proteins in Intertidal Invertebrates Position: Postdoctoral Fellow Department: Department of Fisheries, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Job Summary and Key Responsibilities: This is a two-year, National Science Foundation funded postdoctoral position to investigate the evolution of ice-binding proteins in intertidal invertebrates (Echinodermata). The overall objective of the project is to describe the extent to which IBP production exists and is environmentally correlated across select lineages of intertidal invertebrates that inhabit the Arctic and subarctic. This includes generating genomic and transcriptomic datasets of several species of intertidal invertebrates. The project includes fieldwork, labwork, comparative genomic analysis, coordinating specimen collection across the United States, and engaging with graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, community members, and other postdocs at UAF. The Glass Lab (www.theglasslab.org) is based in Fairbanks, Alaska USA in the Department of Fisheries at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/. The mission of The Glass Lab is to integrate genomic tools, an evolutionary perspective, and Indigenous science to sustainability support marine organisms for Alaskan coastal communities. The Glass Lab values a culture of inclusion and embraces a wide range of perspective and experiences. We support intersectional diversity and work-life balance. Duties will include but not be limited to: -Coordinating fieldwork, labwork and specimen collection -Engaging with local collaborators and Indigenous partners -WGS and transcriptome library preparation -Bioinformatics and pipeline development -Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students -Engaging in departmental and lab events and meetings -Collaborating in writing research proposals and publications Qualifications/Requirements of Position: The postdoctoral fellow must have a PhD in fields such as Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, or Marine Biology. Experience with the generation and analysis of genomic and/or transcriptomic datasets, including bioinformatics pipelines is required. Position Details The position is ideally located on the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. A flexible work schedule may be considered upon discussion and in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time exempt position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary: $67,198 full-time, including benefits. This is a two-year funded position. Open date: January 28th, 2024 Close date: March 16th, 2024 (open until filled) Please apply here: https://careers.alaska.edu/en-us/job/527554/postdoctoral-researcher-college-of-fisheries-and-ocean-sciences Jessica R. Glass, PhD Assistant Professor, Fisheries she/her University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Department of Fisheries 2150 Koyukuk Drive Fairbanks, Alaska 99775 jessica.glass@alaska.edu +1 907 474 6524 www.theglasslab.org Jessica Glass (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)