1 Ph.D. and 1 Postdoctorate position in lobster population genomics
I am currently searching to fill 2 positions 1 for a Ph.D. candidate and 1 for a postdoctorate candidate for conducting a research project on the population genomics in the American lobster. The recruited candidates would join the Canadian Research Chair in Genomics and Conservation of Aquatic Resources (Quebec City, Canada) directed by Louis Bernatchez, as well as a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in genomics, ecology and modelling. The main objective of this project is to generate new knowledge that will contribute to maintaining the long-term sustainability of lobster stocks (Homarus americanus), as well as the major fishery it supports throughout Eastern Canada. This study aims at providing by means of the most recent genomics tools combined with ecological data and modelling, concrete results that can be applied towards new management and conservation policies for this species. More specifically, the candidates will be involved in the following research objectives: i) Document neutral and potentially adaptive genomic variation at large scale in order to test the concordance between the natural population genetic structure and administrative regions currently used to manage the species; ii) Investigate the mechanisms responsible for genetic differentiation at small spatial scales by comparing the genetic structure of different life stages of the species.
This will involve the use of Genotype-By-Sequencing (GBS) methods, as well as bioinformatic treatment and statistical analysis of large data base. The ideal candidates should thus possess strong skills in any of those applications, as well as a solid background in evolutionary and marine biology, and interest for conservation genomics.
To apply, please send a cover letter describing your research interests, a complete CV and names of three references by e-mail to Louis.Bernatchez@bio.ulaval.ca
Louis Bernatchez, MSRC, FRSC
Chaire de recherche du Canada en Génomique
et Conservation des Ressources Aquatiques
Département de biologie, Institut de Biologie Intégrative et des Systèmes (IBIS) - Pavillon Charles-Eugène-Marchand
1030, Avenue de la Médecine - Local 1145 Université Laval - Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6, Canada
Tél.: 1 418 656-3402 - Téléc.: 1 418 656-7176
Web: http://www.bio.ulaval.ca/louisbernatchez/