[All-postdocs] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position

[Ying Zhang]

*Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Examining Predator-Prey 
Interactions in the Plankton using Marine Bioinformatics*

The University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography invites 
applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The 
research project will examine predator-prey interactions in the plankton 
from ecological, evolutionary and physiological perspectives.

*Responsibilities and Duties*: The postdoctoral associate will be 
primarily responsible for analysis of the high-throughput sequencing 
component of the project (biodiversity and transcriptomic data). 
Responsibilities also include dissemination of results in publications 
and presentations and a willingness to assist with proposal preparation. 
The individual will be required to contribute to the functioning of the 
lab, assist with graduate and undergraduate student mentoring and 
develop future research projects. The successful individual will have 
the opportunity to conduct fieldwork consisting of coordinated sampling 
with a coastal long-term time series program and/ or to design follow-on 
controlled laboratory experiments.

*Qualifications*: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree by June 
2013 in Computer Sciences, Oceanography, Biology or a related field. 
Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) and 
quantitative analytical skills are essential. Candidates should possess 
demonstrable experience with the analysis of high throughput sequencing 
data including programming knowledge and familiarity with evolutionary 
and/ or cell biology.

*Appointment*: The position is for 12-months initially, commencing July 
2013 and renewable depending on funding availability and performance. 
The successful candidate will receive training in research 
collaboration, presentation and publication of results, and outreach and 
mentoring. There will be opportunities for development of additional 
research projects and proposals.

*To Apply*: Applications must include (1) a maximum 3-page statement of 
experience,*__*career goals, research vision and interests; (2) 
curriculum vitae, (3) reprints of relevant publications and (4) names 
and addresses of three referees willing to write confidential letters of 
recommendation. All materials should be emailed as a single pdf document 
to: rynearson at mail.uri.edu with 'PostDoc Application' in the subject 
line. Candidates will be selected based on overall excellence, including 
academic qualifications, letters of recommendation, and prior skills, 
experience, and research goals that are compatible with the goals of the 
funded research. The position is compensated through a competitive 
salary and excellent benefits package.

*Closing date*: For full consideration, applications should be received 
by April 1, 2013.Further information:
Rynearson lab: http://www.gso.uri.edu/users/rynearson

Menden-Deuer lab: http://www.gso.uri.edu/smdlab__

URI Graduate School of Oceanography: http://www.gso.uri.edu/

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