[SocBiN] POSTDOCTORAL POSITION (Helsinki) in Evolutionary Genomics
Ari Löytynoja
ari.loytynoja at helsinki.fi
Wed Apr 13 10:17:50 CEST 2016
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION (Helsinki) in Evolutionary Genomics
The postdoctoral researcher will be a part of the Ecological Genetics
Research Unit (EGRU; http://www.helsinki.fi/biosci/egru/index.html) lead
by Prof. Juha Merilä. The assignment can start in June 2016 (start date
is flexible – early start preferred) and continue until end of December
2017.
The post-doctoral fellow to be employed is expected to work with
projects addressing broad and generally interesting problems relating to
processes of population differentiation and genetics of adaptation as
inferred from already available whole genome sequence datasets. The
model system in these studies is the nine-spined stickleback (Pungitius
pungitius) and its relatives, and their computational genome analysis is
a collaboration with the bioinformatics group of Dr. Ari Löytynoja
(http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/loytynoja).
An ideal candidate for this position would have a broad interest in
evolutionary biology and a background in one or several of the following
fields: bioinformatics, evolutionary genomics, statistical or population
genetics/genomics, animal or plant breeding sciences. We are looking for
an individual who is highly motivated and can work both independently
and in a team. Capacity to face intellectual challenges, willingness to
learn new skills, and to explore new intellectual territories are
qualities expected from a strong candidate. A demonstrated track-record
in research, and experience in bioinformatics analysis of
next-generation sequencing data are required.
An appointee to the position of post-doctoral researcher shall hold a
doctoral degree, have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work.
The working language will be English. An overview of our past and
current research can be found at
http://www.helsinki.fi/biosci/egru/index.html.
The salary will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for
teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish
Universities. In addition, the appointee will bepaid a salary component
based on personal work performance (total salary will be approximately
3050–3400 EUR per month).
The application should include (i) CV, (ii) Publication list, (iii)
statement of research interests and motivation for applying this
position not exceeding two pages and (iv) contact information of two
reference persons who have agreed to provide a written statement on
behalf of the applicant.
Applications should be addressed to the Department of Biological
Sciences, P. O. Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1), FIN-00014 University of
Helsinki, and sent to juha.merila at helsinki.fi. The deadline for
applications is May 15 2016. More information on this position is
available from Prof. Juha Merilä (e-mail: juha.merila at helsinki.fi).
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Juha Merilä
Ecological Genetics Research Unit
Department of Biosciences
PO Box 65 (Biocenter 3, Viikinkaari 1)
FIN-00014 University of Helsinki
Finland
E-mail: juha.merila at helsinki.fi
Gsm: +358-(0)50-416 0561
Fax: +358-9-19157694
www: http://www.helsinki.fi/biosci/egru/
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Juha_Merilae?ev=hdr_xprf
Publons: https://publons.com/author/341551/juha-merila#profile
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