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I am particularly interested in collaborating on community genomics and genomics of symbioses projects. We have grant proposals in preparation / pending for consideration at the US NSF (which if funded will be listed above), but I also welcome conversations about supporting independently funded postdoc positions on these topics (see 'Funding' section below for ideas).
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I am interested to recruit and support talented young scientists capable of working independently and collaboratively to join my lab in the general areas of Integrative Biology, Quantitative Systems Biology, and Environmental Systems. We can explore new directions or make significant advances in ongoing projects. Recent Ph.D.'s (no more than 5 years post-doctoral experience - a UC regulation) interested in developing aspects of these projects by bridging traditional disciplinary boundaries and integrating across the biological and environmental sciences possibly collaborating with faculty in Applied Mathematics, Computer and Information Systems, and the Spatial Analysis and Research Center (SpARC) are particularly encouraged to apply.
A quick overview of the way we think about research intersections can be found here.
Funding: This route for joining my lab is specifically intended to facilitate collaborations with and support the development of the next generation of researchers who are developing as leaders. I will strongly support applications to the US National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellowships (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/education.jsp?fund_type=3), such as the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB), and the Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14607/nsf14607.htm).
The University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) offers an outstanding opportunity with a pathway to a faculty position.
The European Commision's Marie Curie Actions program also provides excellent opportunities (http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/).
The UC Alianza MX provides opportunities targeted specifically with Mexican colleagues.
Postdoctoral scholars are paid according to the UC Salary Scale (unless superceded by fellowship regulations) according to their level of experience and will also be eligible for generous UC benefits.
Availability: Please contact me about current and future positions. Questions regarding research opportunities are welcome by email mdawson@ucmerced.edu.
Location: The University of California is creating a dynamic new university campus and campus community in Merced, California. UC Merced opened in August 2004 as the 10th campus of the University of California and the first American research university built in the 21st century. We recently moved into brand new labs as part of a $1.6 billion expansion (the '2020' plan); the university and opportunities are growing rapidly. The campus is located in the Central Valley, at the base of Yosemite National Park, only 2-3 hours from sites along the spectacular Pacific coast.
Conditions: Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria as specified by the UC.
University of California at Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
Our lab aims to foster community among all individuals with varying backgrounds and experiences. We value the origination and development of novel ideas and perspectives and discovery at their convergence. We wish to encourage, participate in, and cultivate a collaborative and creative research process that provides opportunity for shared understanding. Into this process, we welcome all perspectives that are not yet well-represented and the changes they will bring. We commit to facilitating equity, diversity and inclusion.
Information about ongoing projects and the lab can be found at http://mnd.ucmerced.edu. Additional information is available online about the School of Natural Sciences (http://naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu/) and the University of California at Merced (http://www.ucmerced.edu/).