Special Scientist, PhD Holder, Department of Biological Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Postdoctoral research position in genomics and transcriptomics at the University of Cyprus

Title: Special Scientist (PhD Holder)
No. of Positions: One (1)
Category: One (1) year with possibility of renewal
Location: University of Cyprus, Nicosia

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher position to work with Alexander Kirschel in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cyprus. The role will involve working on a Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) project involving collaboration with Associate Professor Bridgett vonHoldt, an expert in evolutionary genomics and epigenetics at Princeton University and Dr. Andrea Fulgione an expert in evolutionary and computational genomics of plants at Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research:

You will work on bioinformatics pipelines and downstream genomics analyses of whole genome sequences and ddRAD sequencing, working closely with Dr. vonHoldt and Dr. Fulgione. Genomics analyses include admixture mapping, GWAS, and RNAseq and IsoSeq annotation of the transcriptome to examine gene expression patterns associated with phenotypic characters. Population genomics analyses will include demographic inference, based on site frequency spectrum and multiple sequentially Markovian coalescent (MSMC) approaches, as part of an investigation into discordance between nuclear genome and mitogenome phylogenies, while D statistics, and landscape genomics will also be used.

Requirements

• A PhD in a related subject
• Molecular lab experience in genomic library preparation
• Proficiency in R
• Expertise in bioinformatics and command line
• A good understanding of transcriptomic
• Proficiency in English

Desirable skills

Experience with demographic inference

First author publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Location

The position is based at the University of Cyprus, in Nicosia, but is planned to involve a month-long visit to Princeton to work closely with Dr. vonHoldt. It will also involve manuscript preparation and dissemination of results in scientific conferences as well as via other outlets.

The positions are for an initial 12 months, extendable up to 24 months, with a gross annual salary range of €26,563.92 - €36,208.92 per annum.

How to apply

Applications for these positions are due by 30th April 2022.

Informal enquiries and applications, including a cover letter, CV, details of two referees, and a list of publications, should be sent by email to:

Associate Professor Alexander Kirschel
Behavioural Ecology and Evolution Lab
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Cyprus
[email protected]

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