Position:Postdoctoral Scholar in Bacterial Evolution We are pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Scholar position to study bacterial evolution at the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute at Northern Arizona University with Professor Paul Keim. The scholar will have the opportunity also work with Professor Sam Sheppard at The University of Oxford on joint projects. See our recent paper on interspecific gene flow in Campylobacter. (DOI:https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.00581-24) The job description: "This research position focuses on the science of bacterial evolution. It will consist of researching theoretical principles, but could include translational applications. Phylogenomic and bioinformatic analysis of bacterial populations in nature or in laboratory experiments will be a key component of the work. Prior experience is an asset though training will be possible at PMI. Likewise, laboratory microbiological, molecular, and biochemical skills are an asset though not essential. Communication and critical thinking skills are essential for performing the work and for communicating to the local and international scientific communities. Participating in team or independent grant writing to obtain research funding will be required. Student mentoring is a part of the NAU mission and is a partial expectation." https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=608024&PostingSeq=1 Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, a beautiful mountain town with a surprisingly vibrant restaurant scene. Located a little over an hour from the Grand Canyon and ~45 min from Sedona, Flagstaff is a hiker's paradise. In fact, the city of Flagstaff operates more than 50 miles of unpaved trails and there are, on average, 266 sunny days per year with which to enjoy them. At 7000 ft in elevation, Flagstaff experiences all four seasons, but the summers are mild and, in the winter, you can be on the ski slopes within 30 min! https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/ As mentioned, joint projects with Professor Sheppard at Oxford University are possible, including travel to his laboratory in the United Kingdom. https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/samuel-sheppard Contact Information: Paul.Keim@nau.edu Paul S. Keim, Ph.D. Regents Professor, & Cowden Endowed Chair of Microbiology Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4073 Paul S Keim (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)