Call for Postdoc in Evolutionary Genetics
Research Ring in Insect Pests and Climate Change (PIC2)
Anillo ATE230025

PIC2 aims to investigate the genetic, phenotypic, and ecological bases
that explain the redistribution and adaptations in response to temperature
and management practices in insect pests relevant to food security and
public health. PIC2 is interested in the adaptation of insect pests
such as the spotted wing fly (Drosophila suzukii), the grain aphid
(Sitobion avenae), the domestic kissing bug (Traitoma infestans), and
the horn fly (Haematobia irritans). The PIC2 team is made up by Luis
Castañeda and Carezza Botto (Universidad de Chile), Christian Figueroa
and Eduardo Fuentes (Universidad de Talca), Hugo Benítez and Margarita
Correa (Universidad Católica del Maule), and Paula Irles (Universidad
de O'Higgins).

We are looking fora postdoc to investigate how changes at the genomic
and microbiota composition facilitate the adaptation of pest insects to
the application of insecticides in a context of climate change.

Candidates for the position must:
- Be Chilean or foreigner with permanent or temporary residence in Chile
  and domiciled in the country from the moment the contract begins.
- Possess a doctorate degree in areas related to Genetics, Ecology
  and/or Evolution, with particular emphasis on the study of insects or
  similar animal models. The selected person must have a doctorate
  degree at the time of hiring.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language (written, reading
  and oral).
- Demonstrate autonomy, organization, leadership, and responsibility.
- Demonstrate experience in writing scientific articles independently
  (for example, having articles as first and/or corresponding author).
- Have a solid background in evolutionary biology and/or
  population genetics.
- Demonstrate experience in bioinformatics analysis in any of the
  following topics: genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) using SNPs,
  metabarcoding and genotype-environment association studies.

The application deadline is 6 May 2024 and the selected person is expected
to begin the postdoc in July or August, although this date is negotiable.

Please send CV, letter of intent, doctoral certificate, and name
and contact information of two references to Luis Castañeda
(luis.castaneda@uchile.cl).

The contest rules (in Spanish) can be reviewed at
https://cutt.ly/qw728b7v

For more information about the position and requirements please contact
Dr. Luis Castañeda (luis.castaneda@uchile.cl)
Faculty of Medicine
University of Chile

Luis E. Castañeda, PhD.
Programa de Genética Humana -Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas
Facultad de Medicina - Universidad de Chile

Research Ring in Pest Insects and Climate Change (PIC²)

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