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December 1, 2012 EvolDir 117
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Center for Microbial Genetics
and Genomics at Northern Arizona University
seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform comparative
genomics on Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium
responsible for botulism. Research will be conducted
under the guidance of Dr. Jeff Foster (http:/-
/www.mggen.nau.edu/jfoster). The Center for Microbial
Genetics and Genomics is a large (60+ employees),
state-of-the-art academic research facility, focusing
largely on genomics of bacterial pathogens. Work
on this project would include genetic and genomic analyses
from a large number of C. botulinum isolates, with
a focus on bioinformatics using Illumina sequences,
phylogenetic analyses, and potentially microbiological
lab work. This position MAY require working in a BSL3
environment growing and extracting DNA from C. botulinum,
but is not required. Maintaining a positive
attitude in a team-based workplace is essential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Biology,
Computer Science or related field with demonstrated
expertise in microbial genomics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *Experience in
bacterial genomics. *Knowledge of next-generation sequencing
and analysis, especially from Illumina platforms.
*Knowledge of basic microbiology, particularly
lateral gene transfer in bacteria. *Availability to start
by January 2, 2013 *A record of publication *Experience
with collaborative interdisciplinary research
SALARY: $50,000 per year for two years, plus benefits
GENERAL: This position has been identified as a
safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ
Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires
satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background
investigation, employment history investigation,
degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting.
This position may require an acceptable Department
of Justice Select Agent Program Security Risk
Assessment. *Work location: The Postdoctoral Scholar
must work full-time at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus
*Relocation expenses of up to $2,500 will be available in
accordance with university policy. *Northern Arizona
University is an EEO/AA employer.
DEADLINE: To ensure full consideration, applications
should be received by December 15, 2012.
APPLICATION: To apply and for the official nitty
gritty details see staff openings at NAU Human Resources,
Job ID 600047, posted on 11/06/2012:
https://www.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ps90prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/-
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600047&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1 No need to fill in all
of the past job portions of the NAU application or silly
things like your high school, awards, job training, name
of your first pet, etc. If it is in your CV, we’ll see it. All
we really need is your basic contact information plus
a cover letter with a BRIEF description of research
interests, CV, and contact information for at least 3
references uploaded into the NAU Human Resources
system as one pdf file.
For additional information contact: Jeff Foster,
jeff.foster@nau.edu
NorthernArizonaU
BatPopulationGenetics
Postdoctoral Scholar in Bat Population Genetics at
Northern Arizona University
JOB DESCRIPTION: The School of Forestry seeks
a Post-Doctoral Scholar to conduct work on population
genetics of Arizona bat populations in relation to
wind power development. The Post-Doctoral Scholar
will work under the mentorship of Dr. Carol Chambers
in Forestry and Dr. Jeff Foster in Biological Sciences.
Molecular genetic approaches to investigate scientifically
intractable species, such as bats, have recently
come of age, and provide an effective means
to understand basic ecology and populations. This
project will dovetail novel genetic analyses for estimating
bat population sizes and migration routes with GISbased
landscape genetic and species distribution models,
thereby generating more realistic mitigation thresholds
for wind energy developers. We will focus on two
species, the uncommon spotted bat (Euderma maculatum)
and the common Arizona myotis (Myotis occultus).
The Post-Doctoral Scholar will use the following
skills: 1. minimally-invasive genetic sampling, 2. effective
population size estimation, 3. ancient DNA techniques,
and 4. landscape genetic methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Biology or
related field with expertise in molecular genetic approaches.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates with
experience in all or many of these areas will be given
preference: *Experience with minimally invasive and
ancient DNA sampling, including DNA extractions
from sources such as fecal samples, museum samples,
and cheek swabs/saliva. *Experience capturing and