Two Postdoc Positions in Genetics of Defensive Symbioses

We are seeking two enthusiastic postdocs to work on a collaborative

project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation's Sinergia

program and entitled: "Defensive symbiosis in insects - linking

molecular mechanisms with ecology and evolution".

 This project is a

collaboration between the labs of Christoph Vorburger at Eawag and

ETH Zurich in Switzerland (www.evec.ethz.ch), Bruno Lemaitre at EPFL

in Lausanne, Switzerland (http://lemaitrelab.epfl.ch/), and Steve

Perlman at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada

(http://web.uvic.ca/~stevep/). One position will be based in Christoph

Vorburger's lab and will focus on defensive symbioses between aphids and

bacteria, and the second position will be based in Steve Perlman's lab

and will focus on bacterial symbionts that protect Drosophila against

parasitic nematodes. There will be opportunities for exchange visits to

collaborate with the other participating labs.

The ideal candidates will have a strong interest in host-parasite

coevolution, strong quantitative and communication skills, including

a strong record of publication, excellent molecular laboratory skills

and experience in generating and analyzing next-generation sequencing

data. A PhD is required. The expected starting date is 1 April 2015,

but can be negotiated. Funds are available for up to three years.

To apply for the position in Christoph Vorburger's lab in Switzerland,

submit an application online via the following link:

https://apply.refline.ch/673277/0317/pub/1/index.html

To apply for the position in Steve Perlman's lab in British Columbia,

submit an application via email to 
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heading: Sinergia defensive symbiosis postdoc

In order to apply, please include a cover letter explaining your

motivation, research interests and relevant experience, a curriculum

vitae, publication list, and the names and contact details of three

academic references as a single PDF file. If you are interested in either

position, please apply to both and indicate that in your cover letter.

Deadline for applications is 31 December 2014.

For enquiries about this position please contact Christoph Vorburger

(+41 58 765 51 96; 
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