Postdoctoral positions in the areas of molecular evolutionary biology, population
genetics, bioinformatics, microbial and viral diversity, and/or genomics are available in
the research groups of Howard Ochman and Nancy Moran at the University of Texas.
Potential research topics include:
• Evolutionary Dynamics of Microbiomes
• Determinants of Genome Evolution in Bacteria and Viruses
• Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Host-Microbe Interactions
Applicants should be curious, and able to formulate their own ideas and research
directions. Successful applicants will play a major role in defining their own research
projects.
Salary, in the range of $55,000 to $60,000, will be commensurate with academic level
and experience, and accompanied by funds for relocation. Initial appointments would be
for one year, with potential to extend to 2 or 3 years. UT Austin offers a stimulating
academic and research environment, with outstanding colleagues and facilities in
microbial sciences, genomics and computation. Austin is a vibrant city with many
options for recreation and cultural activities.
If interested, please send a C.V and brief statement of research interests and career
goals to Kim Hammond (kim.hammond@utexas.edu). Please include the names and
contact information for two or three references familiar with your scientific work.
Please direct any queries about projects, positions or timing to Howard Ochman
(howard.ochman@austin.utexas.edu).
