INTERESTED IN WORKING IN THE WERREN LAB?
Werren Lab
©2011 · University of Rochester , Department of Biology, Rochester, NY 14627 updated Nov 04, 2011
585-275-3889
Hutchison Hall 309
Department of Biology
University of Rochester
River Campus Box 270211
Rochester, New York 14627-0211
Left to right, front to back:
Dave Wheeler, Yelena Kernogitski, Amanda Avery
John (Jack) Werren, Rachel Edwards
Matthias Williams
NEWS:
EUREKA!!: The Werren Lab has been awarded a EUREKA grant from NIH to explore the function and evolution of parasitoid venoms!! Eureka is a prestigious NIH grant to fund "exceptionally innovative research", and we are exceptionally excited about the prospects of exploring the function, evolution, and drug discovery potential of parasitoid venoms. If you are interested in learning more about this research area, contact Jack Werren.
Opportunities for graduate study in the Werren laboratory: Topics include (a) evolution of gene networks in development, (b) genetics of adaptation (behavior, morphology) and speciation (hybrid incompatibilities), (c) function and evolution of parasitoid venoms, (d) endosymbiosis and the dyanamics and evolution of microbial-host interactions (e.g. Wolbachia and other endosymbionts), (e) Lateral gene transfers between bacteria and animals, and (f) genome evolution, including the evolution of selfish DNA. For more information, contact Jack Werren.
Postdoctoral Position: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Werren laboratory, Biology Department, University of Rochester to investigate the evolution and function of parasitoid venoms. Using the parasitoid Nasonia and its fly hosts as a springboard, we are investigating the functions of novel parasitoid venom proteins by genetic, RNAseq and proteomic approaches. Molecular evolution of venom proteins will be studied in a diverse set of parasitic wasps. The functional and evolutionary approaches are then combined to investigate how venom function evolves in response to changes in hosts and in generalist versus specialist parasitoids. The research is very interdisciplinary. Therefore, we are especially seeking candidates with experience in more than one of the following areas and strengths in at least one: (a) molecular evolution, (b) insect genetics, (c) computational biology, (d) molecular biology, and/or (e) biochemistry. Candidates who enjoy interdisciplinary approaches to research are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in joining this exciting project, please contact John (Jack) Werren at werr@mail.rochester.edu.
