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    Research Associate - Northampton, MA, United States - Smith College

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    Smith College Northampton, MA, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-Postdoctoral Positions: The Department of Biological Sciences at Smith College invites applications for two benefits eligible postdoctoral positions, focusing on genome evolution in microeukaryotes (aka protists), to begin on or after January 1, 2024.

    The bulk of the work will focus on bioinformatic analyses of data generated in the lab from foraminifera and ciliates.

    The position will be housed in Professor Laura Katz's laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences (
    The aims of this project include characterizing genome architecture in poorly-studied clades and reconstructing the evolutionary history of both genes and species (i.e. species delimitation).

    Research in the Katz lab aims to elucidate principles of the evolution in eukaryotes through analyses of microbial groups, and to assess how these principles apply (or fail to apply) to other organisms.

    and (3) describing the phylogeography and biodiversity of protists in local environments (bogs, fens, coastal habitats).

    Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, knowledge of the diversity of eukaryotic microorganisms, and familiarity with basic bioinformatic tools.

    and 5) be interested in collaborating with graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.
    Required skills include basic microscopy (light and ideally fluorescence), bioinformatics (i.e. familiarity with existing phylogenomics tools and basic Python language) and the ability to produce peer-reviewed publications in a timely manner.

    Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position .

    Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.

    Please attach/upload a current resume and cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position.

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    Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts.

    A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

    As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty.

    The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law.

    Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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