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Postdoc: 2 positions in RNA Biology of Fungal Pathogens @UCDavis
Two post-doctoral positions are available in the field of RNA biology in fungal pathogens in the laboratory of Ioannis Sterigiopoulos in the Department of Plant Pathology at UC Davis. One position is for “a highly motivated post- doctoral candidate to conduct basic fundamental and translational research in the field of RNA silencing in fungi” and the second is for “a highly skilled and motivated post-doc in the field of RNAseq and transcriptomics”. Please see the advertisements attached. Post-doctoral position in fungal RNA silencing Post-doctoral Bioinformatics position in RNAseq and fungal T...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - January 2, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: fungi Source Type: blogs

Neurospora 2016 conference registration
A reminder the Neurospora conference will be held March 10-13, 2016 at scenic Asiomar Conference grounds in Pacific Grove, CA. We look forward to seeing you there, at least 1/3 of the talks will come from submitted abstracts and there will be lots of room and time for discussions of research poster Registration and Abstract Submission are now open for submission. Abstract deadline is Jan 15, Early Bird registration deadline is December 31. (Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics)
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - December 27, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: fungi Source Type: blogs

UK Scientific Adviser Urges Editing of Human Embryos
Last week in Washington D.C., scientists from around the world met to discuss whether or not to use new, cutting-edge gene editing techniques to alter the DNA of embryos. The stakes are very high because any editing done at early in development would be considered a germ-line modification, one that will be incorporated into egg and sperm cells and then passed down to future generations. So any genetic engineering done that the embryonic stage will affect not just that embryo, but his or her children, grand children and great-grandchildren. Many of the scientists at this meeting are concerned. We should all be. Not only ar...
Source: Mary Meets Dolly - December 22, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Genetic Engineering Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Early diverging fungi in the James lab at U. Michigan
The James Lab at the University of Michigan is looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow in the area of single cell and comparative genomics. The research is centered on understanding the phylogeny, life cycles, and nutrition of early diverging fungi, including the Zygomycetes, Cryptomycetes, and Chytridiomycetes through genomic analyses. The ultimate goals of the project are to produce a well-resolved phylogeny of the basal branches of the fungal kingdom, to identify key evolutionary events associated with diversification and reproduction, and to use genomics to predict ecological roles of uncultured lineages. A major compone...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - December 17, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: 1000 Fungal Genomes chytridomycota postdoc zygomycete cryptomycota michigan uncultured fungi zoopagomycotina zygolife Source Type: blogs

The Siren Song of Genetic Enhancement
This could be the most important thing I have ever written. Please share it with your family and friends. The Siren Song of Genetic Enhancement: Promoted as ushering in a new era of progress and freedom, genetic enhancements actually lead to coercion and the loss of human dignity. Two recent magazine covers together give us a glimpse of the possible future of humanity. They seem completely unrelated. Next to each other on a coffee table, most people would never make the connection. Yet they are inextricably linked, jointly warning us to take action before its too late. The first, which appeared on the cover of the Aug...
Source: Mary Meets Dolly - December 16, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Genetic Engineering Source Type: blogs

Stem Cell Scientist Discusses Dangers of Designer Children
With the advent new DNA editing technology, many people are already fantasizing about creating designer babies. Some parents are salivating over the ability to make their children just how they desire: smart, athletic, tall, strong, beautiful. What parents do not realize is that it is a futile endeavor; a battle no parent will ever be able to win. Whatever upgrades they put into their child will be obsolete in ten years, maybe even five years. Designer children means obsolete children - children in constant need of more upgrades just to keep up. This is a horror I hope we never experience. Unfortunately, once one group o...
Source: Mary Meets Dolly - December 14, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Genetic Engineering Source Type: blogs

Outreach position for FungiDB/EuPathDB
Dear Colleague – The Eukaryotic Pathogen Genomics Resource (EuPathDB.org) is searching for suitable candidates for a full-time outreach staff position. EuPathDB has long provided support for protozoan parasite researchers, but the recent integration of FungiDB brings many new communities on board. The EuPathDB outreach team is therefore looking to grow, with particular interest in fungal biology expertise. The ideal candidate would be a recent molecular genetics / genomics post-doc with expertise in one or more experimental systems, and excellent communications skills. EuPathDB databases including FungiDB pro...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - December 9, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs eupathdb fungidb outreach scicom science communication Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Uppsala University on Meiotic Drive in Fungi
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN THE EVOLUTION OF MEIOTIC DRIVE A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the research group of professor Hanna Johannesson, at the Evolutionary Biology Centre (EBC), Uppsala University. Conflicts arising from selfish genetic elements are important drivers for evolutionary change and innovation, and thus of crucial importance for genetic form and function. The main goal of this project is to study the evolutionary dynamics of meiotic drive in fungi. The study system is the Spore killers of Podospora anserina, a filamentous ascomycete. The ultimate aim of our research group is to c...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - November 10, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc sordariomycetes evolutionary biology meiotic drive podospora spore killer sweden uppsala university Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Comparative genomics & evolution of oomycete & fungal pathogens
The lab of Lina Quesada has an open position for a postdoc to work on comparative genomics & evolution of oomycete & fungal pathogens of specialty crops at NC State University. Please see the full advertisement at their lab website. (Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics)
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 13, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc comparative genomics fungi ncsu oomycete pathogens specialty crops Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Molecular plant-pathogen interactions
A postdoctoral position is available for three years in the field of molecular biology of plant pathogen interactions with the Max Planck research group “Environmental Genomics” headed by Prof. Eva H. Stukenbrock. The Max Planck group is affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön and the Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel in the North of Germany. The position is compensated at TV-L 13 (depending on qualifications), covers 38,7h/week and includes teaching. Start of the position is January 2016. Background We study the evolution and specialization of pathogens to new hosts and new envi...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 12, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc Max Planck Institute Zymoseptoria Source Type: blogs

Job: Research Microbiologist (microbial ecology) at USDA-ARS in Peoria, IL
The USDA, ARS, Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Research Unit (MPM) in Peoria, IL is seeking a permanent, full-time Research Microbiologist to develop an innovative and productive research program on microbial ecology and diversity as part of a project to reveal how cereal crops, the cereal microbiome, and climate interact with mycotoxigenic fungi during infection to influence mycotoxin production and contamination. The goal of this research is to develop information and novel approaches to reduce mycotoxin contamination of food. The successful candidate will join a large and diverse group of scientists ...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 11, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Population genomics and speciation in fungal pathogens
Post-doc position in genomics of introgressions in fungal pathogens [from EvolDir] We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Research Institute of Horticulture and Seeds. The position is for 1 year starting as soon as January 2016. The Postdoc will conduct his research in the field of population genomics of secondary contacts and introgression in two fungal pathogens: Venturia inaequalis, an ascomycete responsible of the apple scab, and the Scedosporium apiospermum species complex which is responsible for pulmonary infections in children with cystic fibrosis. The Postdoc will have to identify genomics re...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - September 27, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc apple scab cystic fibrosis france pathogen population genomics Scedosporium speciation university of angers Venturia Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Clark University
Assistant Professor of Microbiology Biology Department, Clark University *Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015* The Department of Biology at Clark University, Worcester MA (www.clarku.edu/departments/biology/) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2016. The successful candidate will have research space in the LEED-certified Lasry Center for Biosciences and is expected to develop an externally-funded research program involving Ph.D., MS, and undergraduate students in Biology or in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB). Postdoctoral experience a...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - September 16, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs assistant professor clark university faculty job massachusetts microbiology Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: POSITION IN EUKARYOTE GENOME EVOLUTION
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN EUKARYOTE GENOME EVOLUTION A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the research group of professor Hanna Johannesson, at the Evolutionary Biology Centre (EBC), Uppsala University. State-of-the art sequencing technology has opened opportunities to comprehensively investigate structural variants (SVs: such as deletions, insertions, duplications, inversions and translocations) in genomes of natural populations. Such SVs are often associated with gene expression changes and may be of large phenotypic effects. The main goal of this postdoc project is to use sequencing data (e.g. PacBio long r...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - September 11, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc eukaryotic evolution neurospora sweden Source Type: blogs