If you are interested in joining as an undergraduate student, graduate student or postdoc, please write Nina to inquire about opportunities.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Postdoc position: Genetic tracing of marine fish sources for aquaculture feeds
The Therkildsen and McIntyre Labs at Cornell University, in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program, are hiring a postdoc for a new project evaluating the sources of fish used to feed the global expansion of aquaculture. The project will apply metabarcoding methods to examine the taxonomic composition of aquaculture feeds collected worldwide. The resulting species lists will be used to assess the global geography of connections between the harvest of wild fish and the production of farmed fish.
The ideal candidate will have completed a PhD by May 2019, have strong skills in molecular ecology (metabarcoding and bioinformatics experience is especially relevant), an interest in fisheries, and a strong publication record commensurate with career stage. We expect the postdoc to help design and then execute genetic analyses in the lab, and to lead bioinformatic data processing and biogeographic inferences based on metabarcoding results, fish distribution patterns, and fisheries landing data. Equally important, the postdoc will be encouraged to serve as an intellectual co-leader of the project, and assist with seeking further funding. This project is a collaborative effort, and will require a team-oriented approach as the postdoc works with both Cornell PIs, EDF staff, and another postdoc studying mercury contamination in aquaculture feeds.
The desired start-date is during June 2019. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided, and residence in Ithaca, NY is expected. The postdoc will join a vigorous multidisciplinary community of scholars in the Department of Natural Resources and Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future at Cornell University.
To apply, please submit a 2-page letter of interest, a CV, pdfs of up to three publications, and contact information for three references. Application materials should be sent to both Nina (nt246@cornell.edu) and Pete (pbm3@cornell.edu), using the subject line “Application for aquaculture barcoding postdoc position”. We welcome pre-application inquiries and questions. Review of applications will begin on 25 April, and will continue until the position is filled.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Postdoc position: Genetic tracing of marine fish sources for aquaculture feeds
The Therkildsen and McIntyre Labs at Cornell University, in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program, are hiring a postdoc for a new project evaluating the sources of fish used to feed the global expansion of aquaculture. The project will apply metabarcoding methods to examine the taxonomic composition of aquaculture feeds collected worldwide. The resulting species lists will be used to assess the global geography of connections between the harvest of wild fish and the production of farmed fish.
The ideal candidate will have completed a PhD by May 2019, have strong skills in molecular ecology (metabarcoding and bioinformatics experience is especially relevant), an interest in fisheries, and a strong publication record commensurate with career stage. We expect the postdoc to help design and then execute genetic analyses in the lab, and to lead bioinformatic data processing and biogeographic inferences based on metabarcoding results, fish distribution patterns, and fisheries landing data. Equally important, the postdoc will be encouraged to serve as an intellectual co-leader of the project, and assist with seeking further funding. This project is a collaborative effort, and will require a team-oriented approach as the postdoc works with both Cornell PIs, EDF staff, and another postdoc studying mercury contamination in aquaculture feeds.
The desired start-date is during June 2019. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided, and residence in Ithaca, NY is expected. The postdoc will join a vigorous multidisciplinary community of scholars in the Department of Natural Resources and Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future at Cornell University.
To apply, please submit a 2-page letter of interest, a CV, pdfs of up to three publications, and contact information for three references. Application materials should be sent to both Nina (nt246@cornell.edu) and Pete (pbm3@cornell.edu), using the subject line “Application for aquaculture barcoding postdoc position”. We welcome pre-application inquiries and questions. Review of applications will begin on 25 April, and will continue until the position is filled.
