Postdoctoral position in ecological genomics

Published: 2023-12-14

The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to ecosystem studies. Learn more at www.ieg.uu.se .

We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher/fellow in ecological genomics to the program Plant Ecology and Evolution.

Project description: This project examines the ecological and genetic mechanisms behind adaptive population differentiation in plants, and the capacity for adaptive evolution in natural populations in response to environmental change. 

Duties
Research into the genetic and ecological mechanisms underlying adaptive differentiation among natural populations of the plant model organism Arabidopsis thaliana. The research will be conducted within the framework of an international research collaboration. The overarching goals are to identify the genetic basis of local adaptation and variation in key traits involved in adaptation, to characterize the effects, and geographic distribution of genetic variants affecting fitness, and to examine whether adaptive evolution in local populations is constrained by trade-offs and pleiotropy, and/or the fixation of deleterious mutations.

Focus here will be on within-population sequence variation and its relation to quantitative genetic variation in fitness and putatively adaptive traits documented under field conditions. Duties include bioinformatic analysis of whole genome sequence variation, statistical analysis, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. There will be opportunities for participating in the establishment and monitoring of experiments in the field and under controlled conditions in the lab. Specific subprojects can be tailored to the skills and interests of the successful candidate.

Qualifications required
Ph.D. degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctoral degree in population genomics or evolutionary ecology. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labor unions, etc.

In the ranking of eligible candidates, importance will primarily be given to scientific proficiency. In the assessment of scientific qualifications, special importance will be given to research in population genetics, genomics and bioinformatic analysis, quantitative genetics, and evolutionary ecology. Experience of bioinformatic analysis is required. We attach great importance to personal qualities such as ability to work and interact efficiently in a group. Candidates must be able to express themselves fluently in spoken as well as written English.

About the employment
Temporary position for 24 months, with a possibility to an extension up to a maximum of 36 months, according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment: full-time. Starting date 2024-03-01or as agreed. Location: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact
Professor Jon Ågren, [email protected], +46 70 643 6364.

Application instructions
The application should include (1) a letter of intent describing yourself, your research interests and motivation of why you want to work as a postdoctoral researcher/fellow and why you are suitable for the position, (2) a CV, (3) name and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.), (4) relevant publications. The application should be written in English.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 29 January 2024. UFV-PA 2023/4719.

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Placement: Department of Ecology and Genetics

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected]
ST/TCO [email protected]
Saco-rådet [email protected]

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/4719

Last application date: 2024-01-29

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