Postdoc In the Biology of Dung Beetle Microbiome Interactions
Postdoc In the Biology of Dung Beetle Microbiome Interactions
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A fulltime postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Armin Moczeks lab Department of Biology Indiana University Bloomington. Our lab conducts research in evolutionary developmental (evodevo) and ecological developmental (ecodevo) biology focusing on the genetic developmental and ecological mechanisms that mediate the origins and diversification of novel complex traits in insects. The postdoctoral fellow will be coadvised by Dr. Irene Newton an expert in microbiomes and mechanism of hostmicrobe interaction. The position advertised will focus on the interactions between dung beetle hosts and their microbiome. Our recent work has shown that dung beetles (genus Onthophagus rely on a maternally transmitted complex microbiome in order to process dung (a recalcitrant diet) support their larval development (especially under stress) and defend themselves against entomopathic fungi. Yet the microbial physiological and other mechanisms underlying these interactions remain unknown. Likewise Onthophagus beetles are extraordinarily speciose including invasive species currently undergoing range expansions paralleled by rapid local adaptation. Yet the role of hostmicrobiome interactions in host invasions local adaptations and the evolution of reproductive isolation remain to be explored. The main objective of this position is therefore to advance our mechanistic understanding of roles played by dung beetleassociated microbes in host development physiology ecology and evolution and likewise how varying degrees of host dependency have impacted the evolution of select microbial taxa. The postdoctoral researcher will also have opportunity to develop independent lines of research in these and related areas. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age ethnicity color race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status national origin disability status or protected veteran status.
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