Postdoctoral position in genomics of cave adaptation in teleost fish

The Kowalko and Meyer labs at Lehigh University are recruiting a
postdoctoral researcher to conduct gene editing experiments and comparative
genomics analyses to investigate patterns of genomic change involved in the
repeated adaptation of fish to cave habitats.

Our two groups are broadly interested in understanding the genetic and
developmental mechanisms that underlie convergent evolution of phenotypes
within and across species. We use complementary approaches in experimental
and computational settings, including gene editing, behavioral
quantification, and phylogenetic comparative methods.

We are looking for a colleague interested in studying the evolutionary
constraints influencing the molecular basis of repeated evolution of cave
phenotypes in multiple subterranean fish species, including the emerging
model system the blind Mexican cavefish, Astyanax mexicanus. The position
will afford opportunities for collaboration across institutions (University
of Minnesota and University of Missouri - St. Louis) and mentorship of
graduate and undergraduate students.

Applicants should have a PhD in Biology, Evolution, Genetics, or a related
field. Our labs are committed to fostering inclusive lab culture, and we
encourage applications from individuals historically excluded from research
in evolutionary biology.

Lehigh University is an R2 (high research activity) university in
Bethlehem, PA, within the Lehigh Valley and a short distance from
Philadelphia and New York. For more information about Lehigh and resources
available for postdocs, please see:
https://postdoc.lehigh.edu/

This position is funded by a NSF grant, with a starting salary based on NIH
postdoctoral scales, with some flexibility. To apply, please send a CV, a
brief letter explaining your interest in the position, and references to
Johanna Kowalko (jok421@lehigh.edu) and Wynn Meyer (wynn@lehigh.edu).

Kowalko lab website: https://kowalkolab.weebly.com/
Meyer lab website: https://sites.google.com/lehigh.edu/meyer-lab/home

Wynn K Meyer, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
<https://www.lehigh.edu/~inbios/>, Lehigh University
<https://www1.lehigh.edu/home>
wynn@lehigh.edu
610-758-5603
https://sites.google.com/lehigh.edu/meyer-lab
Pronouns: she, her, hers

I am hiring! If you are interested in working with our team on exciting
projects in evolutionary genetics, please see my ad and apply here:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/865/cw/en-us/job/501630/laboratory-manager-meyer-lab

"Wynn Meyer (Lehigh)" <wym219@lehigh.edu>

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