Postdoctoral Position: Cnidarian genomics and immunity, UNC Charlotte We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research for a NSF-funded project that aims to link genomic structural diversity to function of the immune system in cnidarians. The postdoc will focus on high-throughput genomic and transcriptomic sequencing across multiple populations of a coastal sea anemone (Nematostella vectensis) and lab assays to measure immune responses at the molecular and organismal levels. This research is part of a larger focus of the Reitzel lab to characterize local adaptation in marine invertebrates and the roles for the microbiome in mediating ecologically-relevant responses. Qualifications - PhD in the fields of Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field(s). - Demonstrated expertise in large sequence data analysis - Strong computational and statistical skills for handling high-throughput datasets. - Excellent communication skills evidenced by peer reviewed publications and conference presentations - Strong collaborations skills The person will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Adam Reitzel (see https://pages.charlotte.edu/adam-reitzel/) and the CIPHER Center (see https://cipher.charlotte.edu) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Funding is available for at least two years, beginning as soon as possible. Please send inquiries to Adam Reitzel at areitze2@charlotte.edu. Submit applications to: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/66089. Applications should include a cover letter describing your research interests, a CV, and names of three references. Adam Reitzel Adam Reitzel (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)