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Researcher in speciation genomics
A 6-month position as researcher working with genome annotation, analysis of whole genome resequencing data and expression data is available. The aim is to address how variation in coding genetic divergence and regulation of expression relate to adaptive divergence. The position will be supervised by Anna Runemark within the research group on the evolutionary ecology of plant-insect interactions https://www.biology.lu.se/research/research-groups/evolutionary-ecology-of-plant-insect-interactions , Department of Biology, Lund University.

Work duties                                                                                                             The main duties involved in a researcher posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The main work consists in analysing whole genome resequencing of expression data as well as genome annotation. The researcher is also expected to participate in bioinformatical supervision of doctoral students in the group and potentially also participate in teaching on the bioinformatics program.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a PhD in evolutionary biology/genetics or similar
• A solid knowledge of evolutionary genomics and bioinformatical analysis
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English

Meriting  

• Knowledge in preparing pipelines for reproducible analysis and an interest in speciation genomics and the genetics of sex-chromosomes
• Experience from working on the Rackham cluster

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a researcher position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• A solid track record of bioinformatic analysis in an evolutionary genomics context.
• Experience with teaching bioinformatics.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

•  résumé/CV, including a list of publications, a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages).
• Contact information of at least two references.
• Copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

Terms of employment                                                                                               This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 6 months