Job Summary

The Metzger lab (https://www.evolutionofnovelfunctions.com/) at Purdue University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to join externally funded research projects. The position is funded through a collaboration with Pau Creixell’s group at the University of Cambridge through the Human Frontier’s Science Program and is focused on dissecting the molecular, biochemical, and evolutionary mechanisms underlying the repeated evolution of tyrosine kinase activity. This position is principally computational, with room for both theoretical and tool development work on ancestral protein reconstruction.  

Basic qualifications:
-Applicant should have, or expect to complete within a year, a Ph.D. in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, or a related field
-Demonstrated interest in evolutionary biology
-Ability to work collaboratively with biochemists
Preferred qualifications:
-Prior expertise in phylogenetics 
 

FLSA Status

Exempt

Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.