Postdoctoral Fellow Elya Lab

The Elya lab seeks to understand the mechanistic bases of behavior modification of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) by the fungal pathogen Entomophthora muscae from molecules to circuits. There are open opportunities to work in project areas related to (i) identifying molecular and genetic effectors that give rise to fungal‑induced summiting behavior, (ii) developing experimental techniques to alter

E. muscae gene expression and achieve transgenic manipulation, (iii) determining the role of host and fungal circadian clocks in manipulated phenotypes.

A Ph.D. in a relevant biological subfield is required.

Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application; however letters will be collected for finalists. Candidates should submit with their application contact information for three references from experts at the ladder faculty ranks or highly accomplished senior researchers from corporations or research institutes.

Please include the following items as part of your application:

• Brief description of your scientific interests, background and career goals.
• Name and contact information for three references.

Dr. Carolyn Elya
Assistant Professor, MCB
16 Divinity Ave
BL 2017
Cambridge, MA 02138

Camila Ossa (Administrator)

Starting Salary for this position is anticipated to be $67,600 to $80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

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