Dear Colleagues,
Dr Alan Cooper has asked me to circulate the following notice of a
post-doc opportunity in the field of aDNA.
Keith Dobney
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Ancient DNA/Population Genetics/Evolution
Post-doctoral Researcher
Department of Zoology, University of Oxford
RS1A salary scale: £17,626 - £26,491 p.a.
(Ref: AT02019)
A 3 year NERC funded post-doctoral position is now available at the
Henry Wellcome Ancient Biomolecules Centre in Oxford. The position
forms part of an on-going program examining the population dynamics of
large mammals during the Late Pleistocene (Barnes et al. Science 295:
2267-2270, 2002). This program utilises ancient DNA obtained from
permafrost and cave-preserved bone samples from Alaska, Siberia, and
Europe to study extinctions, migrations, and other population
responses to large-scale environmental change during the last Ice Age.
Candidate species include a wide range of extinct and extant
megafauna.
The research requires a combination of fieldwork in remote areas,
ancient DNA laboratory techniques, and advanced computer-based
analysis. Consequently, we need an experienced and highly motivated
researcher able to work independently, and synthesise data from a
variety of fields. Relevant subject areas include; population
genetics, paleoecology, molecular systematics, evolution,
archaeology/isotopic dating, climate change and extinctions. Evidence
of a strong publication record, and innovative approaches to research
would be a major asset.
The ABC is a state-of-the-art ancient DNA facility featuring a
dedicated isolated building, positive air-pressure systems,
containment rooms, and a variety of specialist equipment. Current
research areas include mammal population genetics over geological time
periods, avian evolution/extinctions, human migrations/evolution and
molecular rate analyses. Further details are available at;
http://evolve.zoo.ox.ac.uk/
The position is available immediately, initially for a period of 2.5
years, with the potential of a 6 month extension. Applications in
writing enclosing CV should be addressed to the Administrator,
Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford
OX1 3PS giving names and addresses of three referees, quoting
reference number AT 02019, email [log in to unmask] Closing
date: Friday 14 June 2002.
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