<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">California Conservation Genomics Project</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:courtneymiller@ucla.edu">courtneymiller@ucla.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 2:43 PM<br>Subject: Two postdoctoral  positions open at UCLA<br>To:  <<a href="mailto:jsexton2@ucmerced.edu">jsexton2@ucmerced.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg1948902435357504951"><u></u>

  
  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
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                                                <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:150%">The research group of Victoria Sork in the UCLA Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology seeks two postdoctoral scholars: <b>environmental data science</b> or <b>landscape genomics</b>. The positions will be full-time for 24 months, subject to satisfactory work performance review after one year. The position can start as early as April 1, 2023 (negotiable). </p>
                                                <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:150%">The <b>postdoctoral researcher in e</b><b>nvironmental data science</b> will develop a data management system for a 20-year provenance (AKA common garden) of valley oak families grown from acorns collected from 564 trees located throughout the species range. Each year for the last 10 years, data have been collected on growth, survivorship, and focal phenotypic traits resulting in several publications. With funding from the National Science Foundation LTREB program, our goal is to set up an integrative data base and web-based interface that will allow team members, and eventually, the public to utilize the multi-year dataset. The successful candidate will work with Drs. Victoria Sork (UCLA) and Jessica Wright (USDA Forest Service) and other collaborators on a project focusing on the role of adaptation and maladaptation in shaping survival and
growth of oaks experiencing climate warming. Using these data, candidates will have the opportunity to develop a project on a topic of their interest. </p>
                                                <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:150%">The <b>landscape genomics</b> <b>postdoc</b> will analyze whole genome sequence data for repeated samples for trees sampled throughout the species range of two California oak species: coast live oak and blue oak. In collaboration with others, the successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the project: sample design, DNA preparation, bioinformatic analyses of the sequences returned from core facility, landscape genomic statistics, and manuscript. This position is part of a collaboration with The Nature Conservancy to use landscape genomics as a tool to assess vulnerability to future climate change and develop conservation strategies for oak populations.</p>
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                                                <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:150%"><u>Qualifications:</u></p>
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                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Ph.D. in biology, ecology, environmental science, evolutionary biology, geography, or conservation science with expertise in environmental data science or landscape genomics.</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Demonstrated computational and statistical experience related to the respective post-doc position</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Ability to work independently</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Demonstrated experience with peer-reviewed publishing</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Good writing skills</li>
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                                                <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:150%"><u>Application:</u></p>
                                                <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:150%">Candidates should submit to <span><a href="https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yMTQwMjU0MzM2MjQ3MTQzMTc0JmM9eDJkOCZlPTAmYj0xMDc0NTU5OTU4JmQ9ZTJoM2kyYg==.IdatyjMzVFH7Z5hYVw3wlu9fLnDYZgcMDldb2UvGj38" style="word-break:break-word;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:#1295d8;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/J...</a></span></p>
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                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Cover letter that includes the following information: (i) short personal statement describing your motivation and experience relevant to the specific project; (ii) specific computational or statistical skills relevant to position; (iii) contact information for three referees.</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Curriculum Vita</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">Statement of research that includes specific research interests and expertise in environmental data science or landscape genomics</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">EDI statement summarizing your efforts and interest to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion</li>
                                                  <li style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px">PDFs of 1-3 publications</li>
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                                                <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:150%">Please direct nominations, inquiries, or interest in the position to Prof. Victoria Sork at <a href="mailto:vlsork@ucla.edu." style="word-break:break-word;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:#1295d8;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">vlsork@ucla.edu.</a> Review of applications will begin February 15, 2023 and continue until filled.<br></p>
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