Postdoctoral Researcher Position Molecular Biology/Developmental Genetics Maddin Lab Vertebrate Paleontology & Evolutionary Developmental Biology Department 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 amphibians (e.g., brain-skull interactions, skull-neck boundary specification and evolution, conservation/novelty in cranial developmental origin). The successful may additionally have an opportunity to initiate new projects complementary to our research. Start Date and term Start September 1 st , 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