Postdoctoral Fellow Position – Deer Epigenetics
We are recruiting a fully-funded PDF to study the epigenomics of white-tailed deer and mule deer. The PDF will take advantage of hundreds of mule deer samples to build epigenetic clocks and study variation in mule deer aging. Disease status and phenotypic data are also available for 100s of white-tailed deer and mule deer. The PDF will have the flexibility to adapt the project to their interests and the opportunity to collaborate and work with our partners in Wyoming.
Location:
The PDF will join the lab group of Aaron Shafer at Trent University in Peterborough, ON, and will have access to networking and training opportunities through both Trent and the project leads with the Wyoming Fish and Game Department.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
The successful candidate must have PhD in Biology or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience with genomic data, bioinformatics, or data-analytics. Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills, and experience using R to analyse data. Experience using high performance computing would be considered an asset.
Salary:
The applicant will receive 60K CAD per year + vacation + non-discretional benefits. One year of funding is guaranteed plus one year renewal upon satisfactory progress. A third year of funding can be discussed.
To Apply:
Please send the following to Prof. Aaron Shafer (aaronshafer [at] trentu.ca): A statement outlining research interests, career goals, and how your previous experience and training relates to this project.
- Your c.v.
- Contact information for two references
Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Start Date:
Summer / Fall 2025, month negotiable