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Postdoc with Marcus KronforstA postdoctoral position is available immediately to work with Marcus Kronforst on the evolution, genetics, and development of wing color pattern and mating preference in butterflies. Specifically, the current work of the lab revolves around identifying the genetic basis of adaptive color pattern diversification and corresponding color-based mate preference in Heliconius butterflies and elucidating the mechanisms by which the developmental process translates this DNA sequence variation into morphological and behavioral variation. The research will require work in a variety of areas; from rearing butterflies and performing behavioral experiments to molecular genetics techniques such as PCR, high-throughput DNA sequencing & genotyping, analyses of gene expression (RNA extraction, real-time PCR, in situ hybridization), and cDNA library construction & EST sequencing. Field work in Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador is also possible. Motivated individuals will have the opportunity to focus research on areas of particular interest and develop additional projects on related questions. We offer competitive salary and benefits, state-of-the art facilities and a stimulating multidisciplinary environment. To apply, send a CV, a description of research interests and experience, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to Marcus Kronforst at mkronforst@cgr.harvard.edu or at this address: FAS Center for Systems Biology, Harvard University, 7 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138, USA
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