https://apply.interfolio.com/141374Position Details

Req ID:

req17377

Position Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow-Ecology & Evolution

Position Type:

Faculty

Position Number:

100456

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

Location Address:

Life Sciences East, Stillwater, OK 74078

Hiring Supervisor:

Noha Youssef, Ph.D.

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

TBD

Faculty Appt Period:

12 months

Job Summary:

We invite applicants for a post-doctoral fellow position at the Youssef-Elshahed laboratory at Oklahoma State University. The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of yearly extensions based on availability of funds and annual performance evaluations. The successful candidate will conduct research at the interface of molecular microbial ecology and evolution. They will employ multiple sequencing-based approaches for recovering genomes and associated mobile elements from selected surficial, anaerobic habitats. Concurrently, the candidate will apply ancestral stage reconstruction and gene-tree reconciliation approaches to understand the evolutionary trajectory of specific lineages, genes, and processes. They will also closely interact with a research team aiming to develop novel sequence-based approaches for isolating representatives of novel-yet-uncultured microbial and viral lineages from anaerobic habitats. 

The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Oklahoma State University is an R1 doctorate-granting university with "very high research activity”. The city of Stillwater is a vibrant university town with a cost of living well below the national average. Stillwater is consistently ranked among the nation’s top small cities for quality of life and boasts a vibrant downtown, low crime rate, and an excellent school system.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants should apply by submitting a cover letter explaining their qualifications for the position and a complete CV at http://apply.interfolio.com/141374 . Review of applications will start on March 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Additional inquiries regarding the position should also be directed to Dr. Noha Youssef, Noha@Okstate.edu . https://apply.interfolio.com/141374

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D./Ed.D. in microbiology or a related field. Applicants with knowledge and expertise in the areas of environmental genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular evolution are especially encouraged to apply.

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