Postdoc opening in marine cell biology and genomics at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

The Hamdoun and Lyons Laboratories at U.C. San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography (https://scripps.ucsd.edu) are seeking a highly motivated postdoc candidate for a joint fellowship at the intersection of evolutionary and ecological developmental biology.  The successful candidate will be nominated for the competitive Scripps Postdoctoral Scholar (SPS) Award (https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02248).  The Hamdoun Lab (www.hamdounlab.org) focuses on the function of small molecule transporter systems in early embryogenesis. The Lyons Lab (www.lyonslab.org) focuses on the evolution of gene regulatory networks and morphogenesis.  The postdoc will be part of a motivated group of students, staff, postdocs and visiting scholars within the two labs, who are broadly interested in cell and developmental biology of marine organisms.

A potential focal point of this postdoc position is the opportunity to take advantage of Lytechinus pictus, an emerging genetically-enabled echinoderm species being developed in our labs, which is useful for live imaging, cell biology, developmental biology, genomics, and toxicology. Resources available to the candidate include larval culturing facilities, a fully sequenced genome, and a new marine transgenics facility for maintenance of stable lines.

Additionally, the Lyons and Hamdoun Labs offer a broad range of other systems for comparative developmental studies among echinoderms and molluscs, and provide a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment between our groups and among other labs at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, with UC San Diego’s main campus, and with other academic and industrial partners in the greater San Diego Area.

Eligibility:

To qualify, applicants must have a Ph.D. (or be close to earning one), have experience in molecular biology and/or genetics, and be eligible for nomination for the Scripps Postdoctoral Scholar (SPS) Award.  Strong training in transgenesis, genome engineering technology (including CRISPR/Cas9 editing), gene delivery techniques (e.g. microinjection, electroporation), and cis-regulatory element analysis are highly desirable.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following items, as a single PDF, to Drs. Hamdoun (hamdoun@ucsd.edu) and Lyons (d1lyons@ucsd.edu):

1) Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications

2) CV

3) Statement of research/career goals

4) Names and contact information for at least three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and Drs. Hamdoun and Lyons will work directly with the successful candidate to develop their SPS Award application.

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