Postdoctoral Researcher in Metabarcoding of HABs

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in metabarcoding/metagenomics of HABs in the lab of Associate Prof. Michelle R. Gaither at the University of Central Florida Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster (Department of Biology). Working with state agencies, my lab is developing new protocols for the monitoring of harmful algal bloom species in the waters and sediments around Florida using qPCR, ddPCR, and metabarcoding. I am looking for a postdoc interested in HAB tracking and mitigation who can take an independent leadership role in ongoing projects while developing new ideas. The postdoc must be able to supervise graduate and undergraduate students, generate publications, analyze data, contribute to grants; and collaborate as part of a team to help with day-to-day operations of the lab.

Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in the fields of population genomics, evolutionary genomics, phylogenetics, metabarcoding, metagenomics

2. Have an established record of productivity and publications

New graduates and applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information on the Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster at UCF can be found at https://www.ucf.edu/faculty/cluster/genomics-bioinformatics/.