Postdoctoral Position(s) in Genomic Analyses of Free-Breeding Dog Populations We are looking for recent postdoctoral research scientists to help with projects using WGS data to address questions related to evolution in free-breeding dog populations around the world. Of particular interest are evolutionary responses to radiation exposure to dog populations in Ukraine (especially Chernobyl), atomic bomb test areas (e.g. Kazakhstan, the Marshall Islands), and other Pacific islands including Galapagos and Fiji. Many other exciting questions related to evolutionary history, effects of selection (natural and otherwise), disease, and development are also being addressed. The ideal candidate(s) will be smart, hard-working and have some experience doing analyses with genomic and/or population genetic data. The goal will be to use modern bioinformatic approaches for analysis of WGS and related data to address fundamental evolutionary and population genetics questions related to mutation-selection balance, the relationship between genotype and phenotype, epigenetic influences on evolution, bridging genomic and quantitative genetics and other related topics. A passion for dogs and genetics would be an asset. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents. These projects represent an ongoing collaboration between research teams led by Tim Mousseau at the University of South Carolina and Elaine Ostrander at the NIH. Successful applicants will be housed at the NIH in Bethesda, MD, and could have opportunities to engage in field work in addition to genomic and bioinformatics research if so desired. Compensation (set by NIH salary scale) is generous. This is a unique opportunity for anyone wishing to gain experience using the latest genetic tools to address fundamental evolutionary questions as a member of one of the most productive labs in this field in the world. Interested candidates should send a letter of intent and resume to Timothy Mousseau (mousseau@sc.edu). Tim Mousseau, PhD, FRGS, FACLS, FAAAS Professor of Biological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 USA +1-803-920-7704 mousseau@sc.edu http://cricket.biol.sc.edu/Mousseau/Mousseau.html Google Scholar Research Gate "Mousseau, Timothy" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)