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UNebraska EvolutionaryGenetics
FlowerColor
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EVOLUTION-
ARY GENETICS OF FLOWER COLOR, SCHOOL
OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF
NEBRASKA-LINCOLN Â
A postdoctoral position is available to participate in a
NSF-funded project focusing on the evolutionary mechanisms
underlying flower color variation above and below
the species level. This project will test the hypothesis
that convergent transitions to white flowers above
the species level involve a predictable subset of the
mutations that generate white flower mutants within
populations. Â An integrated suite of transcriptomic,
biochemical and statistical comparative analyses will
be applied to address this hypothesis. The position
requires a strong interest in evolutionary genetics. Â
Some experience in molecular genetics, plant biochemistry
(including high-performance liquid chromatography)
and/or analysis of next-generation sequence data
is preferred. Â Creativity, self-motivation, and strong
writing skills are also highly valued.
The Smith Lab (www.iochroma.info) in School of Biological
Sciences at UNL offers a diverse and interactive
environment for research in plant evolutionary biology.
 We share close ties with other evolutionary biology
and plant science labs on campus, and we benefit
from shared facilities, such as the bioinformatics core
research facility and the core facility for applied genomics
and ecology. Lincoln, Nebraska boasts an outstanding
quality of life that includes a vibrant downtown
with lively music and art scene and a collection of
over 120 parks and 130 miles of bike trails, plus a low
cost of living.
To apply for this position, please send a brief letter of
interest (1-2 paragraphs), a CV, and the names and
contact information for three references to Stacey D.
Smith, Âsdsmith@unl.edu [1].ÂÂThe position is available
for 1 year with the possibility of renewal for up to
two additional years depending on research progress.
ÂReview of applications will begin on December 15,
2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
– Â
Stacey D. Smith
314 Manter Hall School of Biological Sciences Univer-
sity of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68588-0118phone with
voicemail: (402) 370-6749 email: sdsmith@unl.edu
website: http://www.iochroma.info/ sds21@duke.edu
UOxford ViralEvolution
3yr post-doctoral research position: evolutionary and
computational biology of chronic viral infection
Prof Oliver Pybus (University of Oxford) is looking for
a computational biologist to study the evolutionary dynamics
of HIV and hepatitis infection within infected
individuals, and to analyse the genetic diversity of the
resulting immune responses.
The closing date for applications is 28th November
2012.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFJ872/james-martinresearch-fellow/
oliver.pybus@zoo.ox.ac.uk +44
(0)1865 271274 http://evolve.zoo.ox.ac.uk Oliver
Pybus
USDA Maryland
RustFungusEvolutionSystematics
USDA-ARS. RustFungus Evolution Systematics
Postdoctoral Researcher, Evolution and Systematics of
Rust Fungi
We are seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher
to take the lead on molecular systematic investigations
of rust fungi (Puccinia sp.) associated with
warm-season (C4) cereals and grasses that impact U.S.
agricultural productivity, including those that cause
disease in bioenergy grasses and major food crops. At
present, 141 different Puccinia species are thought to
cause disease in C4 grasses, with as many as 41 different
Puccinia species described from individual host genera.
Many of these rust-causing species are thought to infect
multiple hosts - up to eight different host genera in
some cases. However, current identifications are almost
exclusively based on a few morphological traits and unlikely
to reflect the true diversity of species present.
Basic responsibilities include the generation of molecular
data for phylogeny reconstruction (including the de-