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.

Work duties
A 3-month position as project assistant analysing RAD-data to infer gene flow and landscape resistance to dispersal in bark beetles is open. The position will be 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. The project assistant will work closely with Anna Runemark.

Qualifications
Applicants should hold a MSc in evolutionary biology and have well-documented experience of bioinformatical work with RAD-data, and from landscape analysis e.g in Q-gis and R.

Other merits
A background that give a good understanding of how the landscape affects dispersal in insects and interest in and knowledge of gene flow analyses are meriting.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Period: 15th of September 2020 to 14th of December 2020.
Contact person Anna Runemark (anna.runemark@biol.lu.se). 

Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Employment expires 2020-12-14
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-09-15 until 2020-12-14
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/2537
Contact
  • My Geborek, Human Resources Coordinator, +46 46 222 48 53, my.geborek@science.lu.se
  • Anna Runemark, Researcher, +46 46 222 90 14, anna.runemark@biol.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 11.Aug.2020
Last application date 25.Aug.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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