Marine Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University College Cork
Going feral: the evolutionary ecology of reverse domestication in an iconic fish species
We are looking for an ambitious and competent post-doctoral fellow to work on the evolutionary ecology of feralisation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). The position is funded for 4 years (with a one-year probationary period) as part of the new Marine Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme. The Fellow will join the research group of Dr Tom Reed at University College Cork and be embedded within a wider team of salmonid biologists and geneticists across the island of Ireland. This exciting new research project aims to tackle a series of fundamental questions concerning the genomic and epigenetic basis of “reverse domestication” processes, which occur when farmed salmon escape and establish potentially self-sustaining (or hybridising) populations in the wild. The topic is also highly relevant to applied conservation issues pertaining to aquaculture escapes and fisheries management.
We are looking for someone with a background in, and passion for, molecular or conservation genetics, in particular with strong bioinformatics/quantitative skills (e.g., in the analysis of NGS data). The work will involve the analysis of archival biological material from past experiments, with scope for undertaking new experiments in the wild.
Strong communication, writing and analysis skills, as well as excellent English, are key desired attributes.
University College Cork (UCC) is one of Ireland’s largest and most successful universities. The Fellow will be based at the School of BEES (https://www.ucc.ie/en/bees/), a dynamic and highly international school with a strong research track record. Cork is situated on the south coast of Ireland, 2.5 hours from Dublin, is served by an international airport, has a population of about 200,000, and is on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful coastline in Europe.
Applicants should send their CV, a letter of intent describing the candidate’s motivation, qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to this position, and contact information for two to three references to treed@ucc.ie, before Dec 9th 2023. Expected start date in early 2024.
- Job Type: Post-doc
- Application deadline: 12/09/2023
- Organization: University College Cork
- Qualifications: We are looking for someone with a background in, and passion for, molecular or conservation genetics, in particular with strong bioinformatics/quantitative skills (e.g., in the analysis of NGS data). The work will involve the analysis of archival biological material from past experiments, with scope for undertaking new experiments in the wild. Strong communication, writing and analysis skills, as well as excellent English, are key desired attributes.
- How to apply: Applicants should send their CV, a letter of intent describing the candidate's motivation, qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to this position, and contact information for two to three references to treed@ucc.ie, before Dec 9th 2023.
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Contact Information
Tom Reed
treed@ucc.ie
nahar.16@osu.edu