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We are recruiting a postdoc to study chemosensory neuroscience in insects at the University of Florida.

Our lab studies physiological and behavioral neuroscience in eusocial insects. We use both ant and Drosophila genetics to investigate the development and function of ant olfactory system. Details of laboratory, ongoing research projects, and recent publications can be found at http://yanlab.biology.ufl.edu and https://biology.ufl.edu/hua-yan/

Research projects may involve but not limited to identifying ligands (deorphanization) for ant odorant receptors using Drosophila EAG and SSR.

Interested applicants should directly send the following documents in an application packet, preferably as a single PDF file, by email to Hua Yan (hua.yan@ufl.edu):

   1) Cover letter indicating current and future research interests

   2) Curriculum vitae

   3) Brief summary of previous research experience (1-2 pages)

   4) Names and contact information of 3 references.

Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. with prior research experience in molecular cloning, fly genetics and/or electrophysiology.  In particular, candidates with solid experience and publication on deorphanization of insect odorant receptors are highly encouraged to apply.