- Agency
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Location
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Job Category
- Post Doctoral Appointments
- Salary
- TBD
- Start Date
- 07/01/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 05/01/2023
- Website
- https://careers.mtsu.edu/en-us/job/497174/microbiome-ecology-laboratory-postdoctoral-research-assistant
- Description
- About the lab: We study the molecular ecology and evolution of microorganisms with an emphasis on fungal pathogens of wildlife. We are broadly interested in the community ecology of host-microbiome-pathogen interactions. https://walkerlabmtsu.weebly.com/ Description: The Microbiome Ecology Lab at Middle Tennessee State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher broadly trained as a community ecologist. The individual does not need to be a microbial community ecologist to be considered for the position. The postdoc will have the opportunity to work with large heterogenous microbiome datasets, participate in live animal (Wood Frog) studies, field work in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and outreach activities with zoos. Interdisciplinary training will occur with Dr. Jason Stajich at University of California, Riverside and Drs. Joey Spatafora and Kerry McPhail at Oregon State University.
- Qualifications
- Qualifications: • PhD in community ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, microbial ecology, wildlife disease or a closely related field. • Excellent quantitative skills and substantial experience in R. • Excellent written and oral communication skills including a demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals. • Motivated with an excellent work ethic.
- Contact Person
- Donald Walker
- Contact eMail
- Donald.Walker@mtsu.edu
