Researcher in Plant Genomics

Published: 2022-12-01

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A position as a researcher in Plant Genomicsis available at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, 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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Polyploids are very common among plants. In the present project new genomic data will be produced and analyzed to better understand structural genomic changes between  the allopolyploid species Capsella bursa-pastoris and its diploid ancestors Capsella grandiflora och Capsella orientalis.

Duties
DNA extraction, bioinformatic analysis, population genetics and evolutionary interpretation of the data, drafting of manuscript.

Qualifications required
A doctoral degree, or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctoral degree, in plant biology or any other relevant field.  Good labwork ability, strong bioinformatic knowledge, and understanding of  population genetics and evolutionary biology. We attach great importance to personal qualities such as ability to work in a group. Candidates must be able to express themselves in spoken as well as written English.

Qualifications desired
To have already work with polyploids.

About the employment
Individual salary. Starting date 2023-01-01, or as agreed. The position is a temporary position until 2023-05-31. Scope of employment:100%.

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, your research interests and why you want this position, 2) your CV, 3) a short description of your education, 4) a copy of your doctoral degree and course grades, 5) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.), 6) a copy of your master thesis and 7) publications produced. The application should be written in English.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than December 15 2022. UFV-PA 2022/3605.

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Placement: Department of Ecology and Genetics

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position 3-6 months

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected]
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Number of reference: UFV-PA 2022/3605

Last application date: 2022-12-15

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