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sis, commencing on at the beginning of Semster 1, 2013,
this appointment will be for a period of 18 months.
The position is funded by a Human Frontier Science
Program grant which was awarded to use ancient
and modern DNA of Sacred Ibis to investigate questions
about microsatellite evolution and to test support
for different demographic scenarios for ancient Sacred
Ibis. The project will be carried out in collaboration
with Griffith University and other partner institutions
(American University in Cairo, University of Copenhagen).
The successful candidate will work on both (1)
the development of inference methods for fitting models
of microsatellite evolution; and (2), testing different
demographic models for Sacred Ibis populations to determine
if there are population bottlenecks consistent
with domestication.
The School seeks a highly motivated researcher, to work
with the theoretical phylogenetics team. The successful
applicant will be expected to have an independent research
programme and an excellent publication record
in the area of mathematical evolution. It is expected
that the applicant will have excellent written and verbal
communication skills, and he/she may be expected
to assist with the supervision of honours and postgraduate
students. The appointee will demonstrate effective
interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in
a team environment.
The appointment will be at Academic Level A and will
have a total remuneration package of up to $90,035 per
annum, (comprising salary within the range $71,920 -
$76,953 plus 17% superannuation, with the option of
an additional 3% salary loading in exchange for 14%
instead of 17% superannuation). The level of appointment
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For further information about the position please
contact Dr Barbara Holland, on telephone (03)
6226 1990, fax (03) 6226 2410 or email Barbara.Holland@utas.edu.au.
The closing date for receipt of your application is 10
December 2012.
The following occupational health and safety risk factors
have been identified for this position:
Keyboard/Mouse Work, Sitting (including travelling
between campuses) and/or standing for extended periods,
Working under pressure, including working to
constant deadlines and/or in the resolution of conflict
All potential applicants should take these risk factors
into consideration when determining their capacity to
undertake the duties of the position.
You may submit your application by post or fax -
address and fax numbers are provided on the Final
checklist for Applicants in the Job application Package
- alternatively you may email your application to
Nicole.Brown@utas.edu.au
Nicole Brown
INRA Nancy France
FungalPathogenEvolution
A 2-years postdoctoral position is available at INRA
(http://www.international.inra.fr/) in Nancy, France,
starting from March 2013. The research proposal is focused
on the study of the adaptation of the poplar rust
fungus (/Melampsora larici-populina/) to the poplar
varietal landscape. Our goal is to integrate approaches
of population genetics, landscape epidemiology and
evolution of life history traits of the poplar rust fungus
in order to: (i) identify genetic signatures of adaptation
of the pathogen’s populations to the poplar varietal
landscape; and (ii) assess the ability of the pathogen to
adapt to quantitative resistances.
Candidates should have a good background in ecology,
evolutionary biology, and population genetics. Knowledge
of host – parasite interactions, especially plant
pathology, is not mandatory but would be appreciated.
The postdoctoral position will be funded by the INRA
Metaprogramme SMaCH (Sustainable Management of
Crop Health) and AgreenSkills. The selected candidate(s)
and the hosting lab will build a detailed research
project, which will subsequently be evaluated
by AgreenSkills. The AgreenSkills eligibility requirements
and selection procedure are detailed at http:/-
/www.agreenskills.eu/ Applicants should send a letter
of interest and a CV, including the names and contact
details of two or three referees, to Pascal Frey
(frey@nancy.inra.fr) before November 1^st 2012 (deadline
for application at AgreenSkills November 15^th
2012).
If you know of anyone who might be a good fit for this
position please pass on this information to him or her.
Thank you. Apologies for cross postings.
Best regards,
Dr Pascal FREY INRA, University of Lorraine Forest
Pathology Group UMR1136 “Tree - Microbe Interactions”
F-54280 Champenoux FRANCE