Research assistant

Published: 2023-05-31

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.

A position as a  Research Assistant in Population genomics is available at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, Program in Plant Ecology and Evolution.

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 studies of ecosystems. For more information, see www.ieg.uu.se .

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Project description: We have recently shown that downy birch (Betula pubescens) is an autopolyploid  that descends from the ancestor of silver birch (Betula pendula). We have also shown that the downy birch hybridize with other birch species. In the present project one will analyze gene expression in  both downy birch (Betula pubescens) and silver birch (Betula pendula) under different environmental conditions.

Duties: The TA will analyze these gene expression data and write down the results.

Qualifications required: Master in bioinformatics or equivalent. Candidates must be able to express themselves very well in spoken as well as written English.

We attach great importance to personal qualities such as ability to cooperate.

Qualifications desired: Experience in the following programming languages (bash, Perl, Python, C, R) will be advantageous.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position until 2023-12-31. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date: as soon as possible, as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Martin Lascoux, [email protected], +46 18 471 64 16.

Application: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing yourself and why you want this position, 2) a short description of your education, 3) a CV and 4) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.). The application should be written in English.

Please submit your application latest on 13 June 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2178.

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Placement: Department of Ecology and Genetics

Type of employment: Full time , Special fixed-term employment

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 2023/2178

Last application date: 2023-06-16

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