Postdoctoral position in ecology, evolution, and genetics of Dictyostelium discoideum and its bacteria

The Queller-Strassmann group at Washington University in St. Louis has a postdoctoral position for a highly motivated individual interested in exploring this fascinating microbial system. Current funding is for studying D. discoideum as a super-generalist predator, but we are also open to great ideas from you within the general area of social evolution, symbiosis, and predator-prey interactions using the microbial organisms we study.to other questions. We are looking for someone with microbiology experience. Approaches can include genetics, genomics, microbiome, field, laboratory, and experimental evolution.

David Queller and Joan Strassmann lead a friendly and interactive team of highly motivated, creative, and smart investigators. Check out our website, (https://strassmannandquellerlab.wordpress.com/) for more information on our lab, or Strassmann’s blog (http://sociobiology.wordpress.com). If you are interested in joining our group, please send an email to Joan Strassmann (Strassmann@wustl.edu) with a single file including CV, statement of research interests, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.  Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.  We will begin reviewing applications by March 20 and will continue to accept them until the positions are filled.  Start date is flexible.