Postdoctoral Fellow in Anatomy

Postdoctoral Fellow in Anatomy-2201750

 

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Mō te tīma/About our team

Since its establishment in 1905 the Department of Anatomy has grown to become one of the largest Departments in the University. It is committed to excellence in its teaching and research.

The Department makes major contributions to the undergraduate and postgraduate education of students in science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, medical laboratory sciences, and physical education. Its research activities fall within four interdisciplinary programmes encompassing: biological anthropology; clinical anatomy; neuroscience; reproduction, genomics and development.

Te mahi/The role

We are seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow to carry out research for the project: Population genomics in Norway and Ship rat populations in Aotearoa. The project is aiming to sequence >200 whole genomes (genome size over 2Gb) from an existing tissue database, and thus requires a researcher that is comfortable in the analyses of large genomic datasets.

In addition to these already collected samples, there is scope to add additional samples to the analyses to fill critical spatial gaps in coverage. The resulting genomic SNP dataset, including structural variants, along with environmental data, will then be analysed to gain an understanding of population structure and gene flow in Norway and Ship rat populations in Aotearoa. This information will be used to inform future eradication measures in these species.

This project is funded by Predator Free 2050 and will be carried out as part of a broader PF 2050 project, investigating the application of genetic-based control methods to eradicate rat populations in Aotearoa. The applicant would be based in the Department of Anatomy, at the University of Otago, and working in collaboration with researchers from Plant and Food Research and the University of Auckland.

The project advisors are Dr Catherine Collins, University of Otago and Dr Maren Wellenreuther, Plant and Food Research & The University of Auckland.

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and experience

We welcome applications from postdoctoral candidates who have experience in bioinformatics and working with large genomic datasets (whole genomes). Previous experience with population genomics and an understanding in ecology would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and be able to work alongside a wide variety of people. In addition, they will have a strong commitment to research excellence with a track record of high research productivity based on international, peer-reviewed publications commensurate for their career stage.

Pūroko/Further details

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term position for two years, located in Dunedin.

You must have the right to work and live in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Applications from Māori and Pacific candidates, and tangata Tiriti, are warmly encouraged.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Catherine Collins, via the contact details below.

Tono/Application

To submit your application please include your CV and a cover letter and click on the apply button.

There is no formal closing date and applications will be considered individually on receipt. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Dr Catherine Collins     Tel: +64 3 470 4683

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Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Postdoctoral Fellow ($78,960)
Organisation
 Anatomy
Job Function
 Research