Opportunities

The Majure and Cellinese labs at the Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, are seeking a postdoctoral associate to study the phylogenomics, biogeography and morphological evolution of the pantropical familial clade Melastomataceae. This is a 4 year NSF-funded project in collaboration with Fabian Michelangeli at the New York Botanical Garden. The project aims to understand the systematics and evolution of at least 3000 taxa in this clade.

Selection criteria:

Ph.D. in molecular evolution, systematics, evolution, bioinformatics, genomics, or a related field.
Research experience in molecular systematics, evolution, biogeography, particularly using next-generation sequencing data. Therefore, familiarity in bioinformatics and with relevant software packages for phylogenetic and post-tree analyses is required.
Prior experience with herbarium methodology highly preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A strong interest in tropical plant systematics and biogeography is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Collection and organization of samples

DNA extractions and data analyses of hyb-seq datasets
Maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies pertinent to the project
Coordination with all project members, including students, and domestic and foreign collaborators
Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
Presentation of research results at relevant professional meetings and publications

This position is available as soon as the successful candidate is able to start, and hopefully at the latest by Jan 1, 2021.

How to apply: To apply please submit a letter of interest and CV, together with the names and contact information of three academic references, to Dr. Lucas C. Majure (lmajure@floridamuseum.ufl.edu) and Dr. Nico Cellinese (ncellinese@flmnh.ufl.edu).

The position will remain open until filled. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.