[SocBiN] POSTDOCTORAL POSITION (Helsinki) in Evolutionary Genomics

[Ari Löytynoja]

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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