Posdoctoral position in population genetics of Patagonia

We are seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral position in Genetics to study the demographic history of settlers of Patagonia. The postdoc will work in a genomics and bioinformatics laboratory and will have available microarray genotyping data and whole genome sequence data from modern and ancient DNA from Patagonia (Chile and Argentina). He/she will also be responsible for generating and analyzing new data. Travel opportunities to our collaborator’s laboratory, Carlos Bustamante in Stanford University.

Requisites:

• PhD in Genetics, Evolution or related field obtained between January 1st 2012 and November 1st 2015.
• A motivation letter
• A recommendation letter from a direct supervisor
• Writing fluency in English

Desired skills:

• Strong background in quantitative or population genetics
• Bioinformatic skills at user level
• Spanish or willingness to learn

Funding:

• Through a FONDECYT Postdoctoral fellowship (Spanish).
• Successful applicants will apply for funding with the sponsorship and assistance of the laboratory PI (application will be in English).

Deadline:

• May 8 2015

Postdoc start date:

• November 2015

Interested should inquiries and application material to Dr. Ricardo Verdugo (raverdugo@u.uchile.cl).