Postdoc in Barnacle Molecular Systematics at George Washington University (GWU) About the Project The Computational Biology Institute, at the Milken Institute School of Public Health's Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, GWU, is offering a Postdoc position to develop a comprehensive phylogeny of the barnacles (Crustacea: Thecostraca) and study the evolution of sexual systems.Barnacles rank among the most biologically diverse, ubiquitous and ecologically important marine metazoans. They exhibit a fascinating and unique range of sexual systems, including hermaphroditism (both sexes), dioecy (separate sexes) and androdioecy (hermaphrodites and males).We want to apply exon probes for targeted capture sequencing to ~1,200 barnacle species to build a robust phylogeny of the Thecostraca. Then coupling this barnacle tree with fossil, morphological and ecological information in a comparative analysis framework, we will test long-standing theoretical predictions about the evolution of sexual systems and its diversification across broad spatial, temporal and ecological scales. About the Postdoc The postdoc candidate will conduct research in phylogenomics and evolutionary biology of barnacles and work together with the PI (Pérez- Losada), collaborators and graduate students. Responsibilities: - Compilation, generation and curation of genomic and other (e.g., morphological and ecological) trait data for selected barnacle species. - Bioinformatic analysis of genomic data to infer phylogenies and perform comparative analyses on traits to test hypotheses. - Preparation and submission of manuscripts to scientific journals. - Availability to travel to other institutions and work abroad for short periods of time. - Training of graduate and undergraduate students in the lab on the above- mentioned duties. - Delivering guest lectures or short workshops for relevant courses and related topics offered at GW in the disciplines involved in the research program. Qualifications PhD and expertise in molecular systematics, bioinformatics, comparative phylogenetic methods, genomics and ideally barnacle taxonomy. Hiring Range 61,008 - 65,000 Expected duration of appointment Up to 3 years renewable every year upon performance Starting date 01/09/2024 Healthcare Benefits GWU offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits. Applicant Documents to Submit Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Interest Two Letters of Recommendation Online Application All candidates must apply online via the following GWU link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/113663 Contact If you have further questions regarding this position you can email Marcos Perez-Losada at mlosada@gwu.edu Marcos Perez-Losada, PhD Marcos Perez-Losada (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)