Population genomics postdoc at the University of Exeter: 'Solving the Pangenome Paradox' The post We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the project 'Solving the Pangenome Paradox' which will use cutting-edge methods in population genetics and genomics to estimate the selective effects of accessory genes in bacterial pangenomes. This Leverhulme funded post involves collaboration with Michiel Vos (Penryn) and three project partners: Adam Eyre-Walker (Sussex), Ed Feil (Bath) and Sion Bayliss (Bristol). The successful applicant will make use of available whole genome data to quantify the presence and diversity of accessory genes in an existing set of bacterial whole genome sequences and co-develop population genetics models to estimate their selective effects. This role could involve travel across the UK between the teams. It will be a hybrid role based in Penryn (Cornwall) , although there may be the possibility for remote working based anywhere in the UK. About you Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent, or MSc or equivalent (please view the job descriptions) and possess specialist knowledge, specifically related to statistical modelling, bioinformatics, population genetics and evolutionary theory. The successful applicant is expected to both be able to work independently and to collaborate with the PI and three project partners. You are able to take initiative, critically evaluate data and research questions and answers and to disseminate work both verbally (in group meetings and scientific meetings) and written (in manuscripts and for outreach activities). Further information Please see the full job advert at: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=171839ediw&LANG=USA Michiel Vos, m.vos@exeter.ac.uk. The closing date for completed applications is 21st August 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on or shortly after the 2nd September. Michiel Vos Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Microbiology European Centre for Environment and Human Health Environment and Sustainability Institute University of Exeter Penryn, U.K. "Vos, Michiel" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)