Researcher in Evolutionary Genomics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description
The research group of Dr. Feiner (http://feiner-uller-group.se/) is recruiting a researcher in evolutionary genomics. The position is fully-funded by a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). The project aims to reveal the genomic basis of adaptive diversification and parallel evolution of a suite of exaggerated colors, morphologies, and behaviors - a syndrome - in wall lizards (genus Podarcis; Yang, Feiner et al., 2021, Nature Communications). The successful applicant will use existing and collect new whole-genome re-sequencing data from a range of wild lizard populations to unravel signatures of parallel evolution in a comparative context. The exact project plan will be adjusted based on the background and interest of the applicant. The starting date is negotiable and funding is available for three years.

Work duties

• Active participation in the scientific design of the project
• Carrying out basic molecular biology
• Participation in field work
• Generation and analysis of sequencing datasets (whole-genome re-sequencing)
• Dissemination of the acquired insights, including writing of scientific publications

Qualification requirements 

• A PhD, within the subject of the position
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Expertise in the analyses of whole-genome datasets
• Programming skills
• Documented ability to develop and complete high-quality research
• High intellectual capacity and problem-solving ability
• Technical and analytical know-how, organization skills
• Enthusiasm, dedication and an ability to work both independently and in a team

Meriting:

• Background in herpetology is advantageous

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, permanent employment. A probationary period may be applicable. The starting date is 2022-01-01 or according to agreement. For more information about the position please contact Nathalie Feiner, nathalie.feiner@biol.lu.se. 

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