The Cullingham lab in the Department of Biology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is looking for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in molecular ecology, bioinformatics, or systematics to support the TRIA-FoR project. This research project is using genomic tools and resources to understand spread-risk and resiliency of Canadian pine forests to mountain pine beetle outbreaks. The research project is a national scale, multidisciplinary network of researchers led by Carleton University and the University of Alberta. The successful applicant will have access to an exome-capture dataset for lodgepole pine, jack pine, eastern white pine, and eastern red pine to expand their research portfolio in investigating the genetic architecture that underlies local adaptation, and resiliency to forest pests/pathogens.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with other universities, as well as government and industry partners to help develop their research portfolio and build their network. Funding is available for up to two years, and salary will be competitive including benefits.
Required qualifications:
The candidate must have a PhD in the biological sciences or closely related field (e.g. Resource Management, Forestry, etc.), with documented experience in population genetics or systematics, and the application of bioinformatics to population genomic data.
- Demonstrated conceptual and practical knowledge and skills in genomics, de novo transcriptome assembly, population genetics and genomics, comparative genomics, and genome evaluation
- Ability to work independently and maintain motivation during long-term analyses, and when facing bioinformatic challenges that require problem solving
- A demonstrated commitment to best practices of documentation and data management
About Carleton University:
Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with a
national and international reputation as a leader in collaborative teaching and learning, research
and governance. To learn more about our university and the City of Ottawa, please visit
www.carleton.ca/provost.
Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of
excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute
to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women; visible
minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of
any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Carleton understands that career
paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and
their impact will be taken into careful consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required,
and arrangements will be made in a timely manner. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter to:
Catherine Cullingham,
Assistant Professor, Carleton University
catherine.cullingham@carleton.ca.
In your cover letter, please address how your experience meets the qualifications of the position.