Postdoc Positions
The Social Insect Diversity Lab (Miller Lab) at the University of Missouri
- St. Louis is recruiting a postdoctoral candidate with interests
in insect evolutionary ecology, phenotypic diversity, or population
genomics. The lab focuses on the interaction between sociality and
diversification in paper wasps (genus: Polistes). Paper wasps have a
wide diversity of cooperation rates, face and body coloration, size,
and chromosome number, making this a fascinating group for exploring
the evolution of diversity. Potential projects will build upon existing
datasets including extensive population genetics data and large image
datasets. We are a new lab open to applicants pursuing a wide variety
of research questions depending on your interest and background.
Funding is available for one year with a possible extension depending upon satisfactory job performance. Candidates interested in applying for the NSF-PRFB or fellowships with the Living Earth Collaborative (https://livingearthcollaborative.wustl.edu/) are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. and expertise in comparative genomics, population genetics, or image analysis. Experience with big data, population genetics/genomics, R programing language, phylogenetics, or other bioinformatic pipelines is a plus but not required. Interested candidates should send a CV and an introductory email to Dr. Sara Miller ([email protected]). Start date is flexible, with a preference for summer-fall 2023. A partially remote position may be considered for exceptional motivated candidates.
Funding is available for one year with a possible extension depending upon satisfactory job performance. Candidates interested in applying for the NSF-PRFB or fellowships with the Living Earth Collaborative (https://livingearthcollaborative.wustl.edu/) are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. and expertise in comparative genomics, population genetics, or image analysis. Experience with big data, population genetics/genomics, R programing language, phylogenetics, or other bioinformatic pipelines is a plus but not required. Interested candidates should send a CV and an introductory email to Dr. Sara Miller ([email protected]). Start date is flexible, with a preference for summer-fall 2023. A partially remote position may be considered for exceptional motivated candidates.
Graduate Students
The UMSL Department of Biology grants M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The deadline for Ph.D. applications is January 15th for fall start dates. Masters students can enroll in either a thesis or non-thesis degree and admissions are rolling. For more information, see the program website.
Prospective graduate students interested in research in the Lab are encourage to contact Dr. Miller with a brief statement of interest and a CV prior to applying.
Prospective graduate students interested in research in the Lab are encourage to contact Dr. Miller with a brief statement of interest and a CV prior to applying.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduates interested in research are encouraged to contact me for ways to participate. Positions are currently limited.