Postdoctoral Position in Population Genetics at UW – Madison
A NIH-funded POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available in the laboratory of Dr. Bret Payseur in the Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI). The research focus will be the inference of evolutionary processes from single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and microsatellite data. The successful candidate will compare the properties of these different classes of variation and develop statistical methods that combine them to improve population genetic inference. Potential topics include (but are not limited to): the detection and characterization of natural selection operating on different timescales, the measurement of population structure, and genome-wide association mapping of complex traits. Research will involve computer simulations and analyses of genome-wide patterns of variation in human populations. Salary and benefits are competitive. The term of the position is flexible.
The Laboratory of Genetics features a strong historical tradition in population genetics, which includes Sewall Wright, Motoo Kimura, and James Crow. UW-Madison has a thriving community of evolutionary biologists from departments across campus. The university is also very strong in related fields, such as statistical genetics. Madison is consistently ranked as one of the best U. S. cities in which to live.
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, genetics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong research experience in population genetics.
- Proficiency in programming, including C/C++. Experience with large (genome-scale) datasets is preferred.
- Highly motivated, with strong ability to work independently.
Applicants should send a cover letter summarizing their research background and interests, a recent CV, and contact information for three references (all as pdfs) to Bret Payseur at payseur@wisc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.