Integrating Genotype and Phenotype
Over the next several years, the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University is conducting a search for eight new faculty working to bridge traditional phenotypic and theoretical evolutionary biology with modern molecular biology, genomics and epigenetics- a cluster hiring initiative that we call "Integrating Genotype and Phenotype." The relationship between genotype and phenotype is the most important unsolved problem in biology. Our understanding of this relationship can only develop by integrating knowledge of the fundamental molecular processes with that of the function of the whole organism. This effort is part of the new “Pathways of Excellence” initiative, in which the University will see a major increase in its science faculty and facilities. Several new science buildings are completed or under construction near our new Life Sciences Building.
Our scientific goal is to build a cohesive group of junior- and senior-level investigators who will work in this broad area. Our vision includes scientists working in fundamental aspects of chromatin or RNA–mediated regulation (through siRNA, miRNA, RNAi, and chromosomal RNAs), evolution of epigenetic systems, evo-devo, genetic regulatory networks, or quantitative genetics. We are also open to creative ideas in other areas addressing the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Consequently, we are looking for molecular and evolutionary biologists with vigorous research programs in their area of specialization, but that see the value of such integration.
This site also includes information on the scientific basis of this effort, the Department, and the Pathways of Excellence program that provides the funding for this hiring effort, and Florida State University.
For more information about the IGP cluster, please contact one of the members of our organizing committee: