Research assistant in Songbird bioinformatics (temporary employment)

Stockholm University, Sweden

Updated: 4 months ago
Deadline: 01 Aug 2024

Ref. No. SU FV-4502-23


at the Department of Zoology . Closing date: 8 January 2024.

The Department of Zoology is one of the departments at the Faculty of Science. The main research areas are Ethology, Ecology, Population Genetics, Functional Morphology and Systematics.

Main responsibilities
The applicant’s main resposibilities would be to utilize existing RNA-seq data to characterize long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) and associate their expression with experimental treatments.

Qualification requirements
We are looking for someone with extensive experience with RNA-seq data and bioinformatic tools for characterizing lncRNA. Familiarity with the study system, the pied (Ficedula hypoleuca) and collared (F. albicollis) flycatchers, is highly advantageous. The applicant must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term position starting from 2024-01-15 until 2024-06-30. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact 
Further information about the position can be obtained from David Wheatcroft, [email protected] .

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] , and [email protected] (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Only include the cover letter and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position .

You are welcome to apply!

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