Postdoctoral Researcher Position

Molecular Biology/Developmental Genetics

Maddin LabVertebrate Paleontology & Evolutionary Developmental Biology

Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University

Summary The Maddin Lab is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team of students and researchers. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects related to the evolutionary development of amphibians (e.g., brain-skull interactions, skull-neck boundary specification and evolution, conservation/novelty in cranial developmental origin). The successful may additionally have an opportunity to initiate new projects complementary to our research.

Start Date and termStart September 1st, 2017. One year position, with possible extension pending funding.

Qualifications A PhD in Molecular Biology, Development, Genetics or related discipline Experience with standard experimental techniques in Molecular Biology Experience designing and conducting experimental procedures Strong interpersonal skills, communication (both oral and written) Ability to work independently and collaboratively with researchers and students Established record of scholarly dissemination (peer-reviewed publications, conference

participation, etc.) Experience working with amphibian models will be considered an asset

SalarySalary and benefits consistent with Carleton University policy and comparable to Canadian National Fellowship levels.

To applyPlease send a 1) cover letter outlining key experimental qualifications, research interests and experiences, and 2) a CV including publications, awards, lab experiences, and conference participation to hillary.maddin@carleton.ca by April 30th.