Postdoctoral Researcher Position

Molecular Biology/Developmental GeneticsMaddin Lab

Vertebrate Paleontology & Evolutionary Developmental BiologyDepartment 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 the skull, using amphibians as models. Specifically, we are interested in the nature of brain-skull interactions, the role of developmental origin of cranial elements (neural crest vs mesoderm origin), and the regulators of cranial patterning as they relate to the determination of skull form. Together these data will fill a critical gap that will contribute to a broader understanding of drivers of the vast cranial diversity observed among living animals: what constrains diversity, and alternatively what changes have permitted the origin of diversity.

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 May 15th.