The Bronikowski lab at the Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, seeks to hire a postdoc to join a new NSF-funded Biological Integration Institute titled “SAGE: Sex, Aging, Genomes, Evolution.” (iisage.org)The postdoc will be responsible for obtaining samples and data from multiple species of snakes and turtles to contribute to complimentary mammalian and insect datasets generated by other members of the institute and be used to test hypotheses and develop predictive models.
The goal of the institute is to investigate how genome architecture, organismal biology, and phenotypic plasticity contribute to sex-specific aging and its evolution. The postdoc would help capture and sample reptiles and process samples too obtain data on DNA methylation, gene expression, transposase accessible chromatin, mitochondrial function and DNA damage repair. Field, lab and computational work will be involved. The Institute involves 11 co-PIs at 8 institutions each of whom will collect comparable data from young and old males and females from a variety of different animals. Cross-training in new techniques from other members of the institute will be available. Renewable up to 4 years of appointment.
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of 3 references here: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/512577/research-associatefixed-term