Postdoctoral Fellow - Biological Sciences - Todd Streelman

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Undergraduate degree programs include 4-year BS and 5-year BS/MS programs in Biology and Bioinformatics. Graduate degree programs include MS and PhD in Biology, MS and PhD in Bioinformatics, MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering as well as PhD in Quantitative Biosciences, Ocean Sciences and Engineering, Applied Physiology, and Dual Degree Doctor of Physical Therapy/ Doctor of Philosophy. Research strengths include Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Ecology, Evolution, Integrative Physiology, Microbial Dynamics and Infection, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Biomedical Sciences.The school is home to the two largest and most distinctive undergraduate majors in the College of Sciences: Biology and Neuroscience. Faculty members in the School of Biological Sciences have the opportunity to work with students from all majors on campus.

The Streelman Laboratory at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative scientist with an interest in understanding the genetic, cellular, and/or neural mechanisms underlying complex behavior.

Our research focuses on the remarkable diversity of cichlid fishes from Lake Malawi, using this evolutionary model system to investigate how behavior is encoded in the genome, shaped by neural circuitry, and influenced by evolutionary processes. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and intellectually vibrant research environment dedicated to advancing our understanding of behavior across biological scales.

We welcome applicants from diverse scientific backgrounds. If this opportunity aligns with your research interests, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not precisely match every qualification listed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities include:

Carrying out independent research aligned with the goals of funded projects

Mentor/collaborate with other lab group members

Analyze large genomic, multitopic, and neural datasets

Prepare manuscripts.

A PhD in Biology or other related field

Experience in evolutionary genomics, single-cell bioinformatics, and/or neural circuit tracing/manipulation, is preferred.

The ideal candidate would have strong interpersonal, partnering with computer scientists to collate, process, and analyze large datasets to assess ecosystem resilience and strategies to bolster ongoing biodiversity conservation practices.

Must have a PhD, preferably in Biology

Must have Experience in varies Genetics

Must have strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Must be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Experience with fish models and/or non-model species may be beneficial to competitive applicants.

Applicants should upload a single PDF, which should include:

Cover letter stating your interest in this position.

Your fit and previous experience related to this position description, including scientific goals and interests.

CV.

Names and contact information for three persons willing to provide a recommendation.

Contact Information- keyona.chestnut@gatech.edu; todd.streelman@biology.gatech.edu

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Information regarding Streelman Lab Publications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-024-06315-1; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-40331-9

Experience in evolutionary genomics, single-cell bioinformatics, and/or neural circuit tracing/manipulation, is preferred.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest