The Seaver Lab seeks to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to work on experimental analysis of regeneration and the role of stem cells in the annelid Capitella teleta. The successful applicant will be expected to work independently and possess a strong work ethic. Candidate should have a PhD in Cell, Developmental, or Molecular Biology. Proven experience in either functional genomics, experimental embryology or marine invertebrate development is strongly preferred. The researcher will benefit from a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment and this position provides an opportunity to initiate an independent research program. The lab is located at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, a research institute of the University of Florida with strengths in evolution and development, regeneration biology and comparative and functional genomics. Salary is dependent upon experience and based on the NIH postdoctoral scale.

For more information on research interests of the lab, please visit:

https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/people/current-research-faculty/elaine-c-seaver-phd/

Interested applicants should send an email with a statement outlining their past research accomplishments and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three professional references (including e-mail addresses) to Dr. Elaine Seaver (seaver@whitney.ufl.edu). The position will remain open until filled.