Postdoctoral fellow in biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Project description
The origin and evolution of sexual reproduction and sex differences, including the contribution of the sex chromosomes, represents one of the major unsolved problems in evolutionary biology. Sexual antagonism, when the same allele has opposite fitness effect between the sexes, is thought to be an important contributor to sex chromosome evolution and recombination suppression. Although much progress had been made both via theory and empirical research on the inevitable degeneration of heteromorphic sex chromosomes and consequent sex chromosome turnover, many issues remain unresolved, and recent data suggest that sex chromosome evolution may be more complex than previously thought. Many of the classic models of sex chromosome evolution build on simple scenarios involving one or a few loci, but the wealth of comparative genomic data on sex chromosome evolution that has recently become available suggests that new models are required to explain the diversity of sex chromosomes seen in nature. The aim of this project will be to investigate how sex chromosomes evolve using mathematical and simulation modelling, and how sexual antagonism might contribute to transitions from hermaphrodites to separate sexes.
Job description
Construction of analytical and simulation models of sex chromosome evolution, including multilocus evolution of recombination suppression, the evolution of interactions between the sex chromosomes, and the potential to evolve sex chromosomes via sexually antagonistic genetic variation in hermaphrodites. Development of new model ideas in collaboration with the principal investigator. Analysis and publication of results.
Qualifications:
- PhD in evolution, genetics, mathematical modelling, or related discipline, obtained no earlier than June 2016
- Experience constructing analytical models
- Experience with simulation modelling
- Interest in sex chromosome evolution and/or hermaphrodites
- Experience with sexual conflict and/or sexual antagonism
- Good written and verbal skills in English
- Ability to work well independently and in a group
Meriting
- Familiarity with genomic data, quantitative genetics, and/or experimental evolution.
Eligibility
The University applies individual payroll. Please provide salary claims in your application.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | According to agreement for two years |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2019/1165 |
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| Published | 08.Apr.2019 |
| Last application date | 22.Apr.2019 11:59 PM CEST |