Vanderbilt University: postdoc in Bioinformatics and Host-Microbe Interactions

The Bordenstein laboratory at Vanderbilt University seeks postdoctoral applicants to study patterns of genome evolution that shape invertebrate-microbe interactions. Efforts will include computational analyses of full-genome-sequences and fine-scale analyses of molecular evolution, as well as some molecular lab work. The primary project will examine evolutionary forces shaping genetic variation in the tripartite symbiosis of invertebrates, Wolbachia bacteria, and their bacteriophages. Sources of genomic data will span next generation sequencing, Sanger sequencing, and microarrays. Demonstrable computational skills preferred including Linux, Perl,database management, and molecular evolution analyses. The candidate will have strong publications, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability and interest in mentoring junior scientists. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams involving bioinformaticians and biologists is important.

If interested, please contact Seth Bordenstein immediately by email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with (i) a curriculum vitae noting at least three references and (ii) a statement of intent and experience noting when you can start. Vanderbilt is located in the cultural and educational center of Nashville, TN. The position will be filled as soon as possible.

Lab: http://bordensteinlab.vanderbilt.edu

Department of Biological Sciences: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/biosci/

Postdoctoral Research Associate

A postdoctoral research associate position is available to study the molecular biology of interspecies competition in the symbiotic bacterium Xenorhabdus nematophila. A PhD in microbiology with expertise in molecular, biochemical and/or genomic analysis is desirable. Genetic and biochemical approaches will be used to analyze bacteriocin and antimicrobial production and function in diverse species of Xenorhabdus. Please send CV and names of 3 references to Steven Forst, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Biological Sciences ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).