Two postdoctoral research positions are available at the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Research of San Francisco State University, starting in Summer/Fall 2008, for an NSF-funded study of genomic responses to acclimation and adaptation of a calcifying marine phytoplankton species
Emiliania huxleyi in response to ocean acidification. In this project, we will culture phytoplankton in chemostats under varying water parameters (including nutrients, temperature and pCO2), and study physiological responses at the cellular and genomic level. One investigator will principally work in the functional genomics and physiology laboratory of Dr. Jonathon Stillman, using cDNA microarrays to profile gene expression, but will also interact with the two other project PIs, phytoplankton biologist Dr. Edward J. Carpenter and marine chemist Dr. Tomoko Komada. Required skills include practical training in functional genomics including experience in RNA isolation, RNA amplification, microarray hybridization, statistical analysis of microarray data, sequence analysis, and familiarity with bioinformatics resources relevant to functional genomics.
The second investigator is expected to have a strong background in oceanography with expertise in phytoplankton physiology and microbial molecular biological techniques. Basic knowledge in analytical and aquatic chemistry is also required. . Experience in phytoplankton culture and carbonate chemistry is welcome. This person will work principally with Dr. Ed Carpenter and jointly with the other two PIs. Ph.D. must be awarded before starting these positions.
To apply, please send as a single .pdf file, your C.V., a letter expressing research interests, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to Dr. Jonathon Stillman (
stillmaj@sfsu.edu) and express your preference for either of the positions.
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