Researcher in Landscape Genomics

Subject description

We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to the project “Genetic monitoring of connectivity, diversity and adaptive potential”. This project aims to deploy landscape genomic methods evaluate the importance of green infrastructure for gene flow and connectivity. The project will consist in work with low coverage whole genome data using an ANGSD-based snake-make pipeline, and advanced landscape genomic analyses and simulations addressing to which extent the prevalence of green infrastructure increase connectivity. The project will be supervised by Associate Senior Lecturers Anna Runemark and Maj Rundlöf at Department of Biology, Lund University, and performed in collaboration with postdoctoral fellow Isolde van Riemsdijk, University of Copenhagen. The work is funded by and will be set within the interdisciplinary research environment Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate. 

Work duties

The main duty is to perform research, including designing landscape genomic studies and sampling strategies, supervising an internship student performing field work to sample genetic material, extractions of genetic material and performing bioinformatical- and landscape genomic analyses. Specifically, low coverage whole genome data will be produced and analyzed using ANGSD and different landscape genomic scenarios modelled using SLIM. The post-doctoral fellow is expected to take active part in the lab group activities. There will be opportunities to develop smaller independent projects and apply for smaller research grants to fund these.

Qualification requirements

• This position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within landscape genomics, population genomics, evolutionary genomics, conservation genomics or landscape ecology in combination with documented very strong skills in bioinformatical analysis in either python or unix, in addition to R.
• Documented proficiency in population genomics, evolutionary genomics, landscape genomics or expertise in landscape ecology in combination with documented strong knowledge in coding in either python or unix, in addition to R
• Proven ability to publish high-quality papers
• A very good oral and written proficiency in English
• A drivers license valid for Sweden during the entire period of employment in place no later than the first day of employment as the position entalis field work.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research, and the career age of the applicant will be taken into consideration. The main assessment criteria are

• Knowledge of using snake-make pipelines
• Experience in working with low coverage whole genome data using ANGSD
• Documented experience in landscape genomic analysis in general and modelling in the software SLIM in particular
• Experience with DNA extractions, including of historical samples and low quantity/quality samples
• Experience in field work with insects in a landscape/population genomic setting
   

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 lab group and department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 1 year, starting May 24th 2025 and ending May 23rd 2026. Contact person is Anna Runemark anna.runemark@biol.lu.se 

Instructions on how to apply

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

• CV/list of merits, max 2 pages.
• List of publications.
• Application letter, max 1 page.
• Contact information of at least two references.
• Documentation that a doctoral degree will be completed no later than the starting date of the position, in addition to other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.