A postdoctoral position is available, for statistical analysis of the
genetics of speciation in the snapdragon, Antirrhinum. The project
would focus on hybridisation between species that differ in floral
morphology: plants would be genotyped for major genes that determine
flower pattern, and for multiple genetic markers. The aim is to find
why the species remain distinct, and how they diverged from
eachother. This is a joint project between Nick Barton at the
Institute of Science and Technology (I.S.T. Austria), and Enrico
Coen, at the John Innes Institute in Norwich. The postdoc would be
based at I.S.T., and would be responsible for experimental design and
data analysis; she/he would take part in fieldwork in the Pyrenees.
The Institute of Science and Technology is a new multidisciplinary
research insttitute, located in the Wienerwald, just outside Vienna
(http://www.ist-austria.ac.at); the working language is English.
There are close links with other statistical genetics groups at the
University of Vienna and at the Veterinary University.
The position will be available for three years, with the possibility
of an extension; the salary scale starts at €44,100 p.a. Applicants
should have a Ph.D. in a relevant area, with good quantitative and
computing skills, and an interest in evolutionary biology. For
further details, please contact [log in to unmask]
Applications should be sent by January 15th, and should include a CV,
a statement of research interests, and names of referees. I.S.T.
Austria encourages women to apply, and child-care facilities are
available.
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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