An NSF-funded postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Nakanishi
lab (https://wordpressua.uark.edu/nakanishi-lab/) at the Department of
Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas. The primary field of the
lab's research is cnidarian evolutionary developmental biology. In
particular, this NSF-funded project will investigate the mechanism of
life cycle transition, focusing on elucidating how neuropeptides control
this process using the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis.

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent scientist with strong
interests in advancing our understanding of the mechanism of cnidarian
life cycle transition. The specific focus of the project will include
1) identification of neuropeptide receptors that are involved in
metamorphosis regulation, and 2) characterization of the identity and
function of transcription factors that are regulated by neuropeptidergic
signaling at metamorphosis. In addition, the postdoc will be encouraged
to develop an independent line of research that is broadly related to
the NSF project theme and research interests of the lab. Moreover, the
postdoc will have opportunities to mentor diverse students at the high
school, undergraduate and graduate levels.

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. The salary is commensurate
with experience and education and includes full benefits. This is a
one-year appointment, with the possibility to extend up to two additional
years renewable based on the need for the position, availability of
funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.

For a complete position
announcement and information regarding how to apply,
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Postdoctoral-Fellow-in-Biology_R0053001?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of
application, and a list of three professional references (name, title,
email address, and contact number).  For more information, please
contact Nagayasu Nakanishi, Associate Professor in Biological Sciences,
at nnakanis@uark.edu.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to
race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability,
religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any
other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States
on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to
public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Nagayasu Nakanishi, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-2031 (office)
479-575-7393 (lab)
nnakanis@uark.edu
https://wordpressua.uark.edu/nakanishi-lab/

nagayasu nakanishi <nnagayasu1@gmail.com>

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