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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.
Dr. Eran Elhaik led the compositional genomic analyses in over a dozen sequencing consortia, whose results were published in Science, Nature, PNAS, and Genome Research. Dr. Elhaik lab is famous for its population genomics and biogeographical research http://www.eranelhaiklab.org/ and collaborates with hundreds of researchers from all over the world.
Postdoctoral fellow in Bioinformatics and genomics: DNA sequencing and Identifying protective genes in plants
Subject description
We are interested in developing an optimized system of using DNA and RNA NGS and mapping data to identify genes associated with how a crop plant responds to biotic treatment for biocontrol and biostimulation.
This is a multi-disciplinary project involving programming and modeling. In addition, the project will involve collaborations with researchers in other disciplines, including biomathematics, biostatistics, and molecular biology.
Work duties
Candidates are expected to have an interest in plant biology alongside strong computational skills with background in statistics, computer science, and/or a related field. The candidate will work jointly with Dr. Eran Elhaik, Prof. Allan Rasmusson, and Prof. Laura Grenville-Briggs Didymus (at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, (SLU), Alnarp), to sequence the genome of plants and applying functional genomic tools to the plant genomes.
The candidate is expected to have a strong grounding in programming in R and math/statistics as well as experience using bioinformatic tools for genome sequencing, assembling, and processing.
The main duty involved in this position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 15% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.
Qualification requirements
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
The candidate must have a degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, statistical genetics, or a similar relevant subject and experience of conducting such research through a previous research assistant post or through working towards a Ph.D. Applicants must have the ability to collaborate well and communicate scientific materials to non-scientists.
Additional essential requirements:
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. Consideration will be given to qualified candidates with good collaborative skills, drive, and independence.
Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a SINGLE PDF-file containing:
Candidates who satisfies the requirements would be further evaluated on programming and writing skills and, if successful, be invited for an interview.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | June 1st, 2021 or 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 | PA2021/847 |
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Published | 19.Mar.2021 |
Last application date | 08.Jun.2021 11:59 PM CEST |