PhD - Phage-Bacteria interactions and co-evolution in lake ecosystems
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Uppsala
2024-09-16
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hela Sverige Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment
The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment is working with applied environmental science, with a national responsibility for assessing the condition of Swedish surface waters with respect to water chemistry, pollution and aquatic biota. The research focuses on geochemical and hydrological processes, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, microbial ecology as well as on environmental chemistry and aquatic ecotoxicology. The department has about 150 employees, of which approximately half are researchers/doctoral students and the other half are technical and administrative staff.
For more information about the department visit:
www.slu.se/aquatic-sciencesRead more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/PhD-student in biology with specialisation in ecology: Phage-Bacteria interactions and co-evolution in lake ecosystems
Description:
Phage-bacteria interactions and specifically the prevalence of phage co-infection in natural settings is poorly understood and accordingly its impact on phage genome evolution remains unknown. This PhD position is a part of an ERC starting grant (MULTIPHAGE) with the main aim to disentangle the evolutionary dynamics of phages. The holder of this position will contribute to developing a deeper understanding of phage-bacteria interactions in freshwater ecosystems. To learn more about our team and research you can check out our webpage
https://www.bionomics-mmlab.com/The prospective student will be engaged in laboratory experiments and bioinformatics analyses of large multi-omics datasets. Major part of the project is focused on metagenomic, single cell genomics, and metatranscriptomic analysis of host-virus dynamics and identifying their infection network in the lake ecosystem. The work tasks also include fieldwork for lake sampling and sample processing as well as experimental manipulations in the laboratory, alternative analytical methods and scientific communication.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Master degree (or equivalent) with specialization in microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, bioinformatics or related area.
• A keen interest in microbial ecology and biological interactions.
• An analytical mindset
• Professional level English.
Desirable:
• Personal suitability for the work tasks, such as good collaboration and problem solving skills, ability to work independently and as a member of a group, and being teachable and flexible will be considered in the assessment of candidates.
• Demonstrated experience of using computer programming languages (UNIX command line and R/python) for data analysis
• Experience in isolation and cultivation of different microorganisms specifically bacteria and phages
• Molecular biology skills
• Experience in scholarly publishing
Place of work:
Uppsala
Forms for funding or employment:
Employment (4 years)
Starting date:
2024-12-01
Application:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. The deadline is 2024-09-30.
To qualify for third-cycle (Doctoral) courses and study programmes, you must have a second-cycle (Master's) qualification. Alternatively, you must have conducted a minimum of four years of full-time study, of which a minimum of one year at second-cycle level.
Applicants will be selected based on;
• A cover letter that includes a summary of scientific background and a statement explaining why the candidate is motivated for this specific position and how this research project and PhD experience fit into the applicant's career plan.
• A CV summarizing education, research profile, merits, and other qualifying activities. Include the contact information for two personal references in your CV (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number). No reference letters need to be submitted with the application.
• Master thesis and list of publications (reports, scientific articles, popular science, etc).
• Copies of their degree certificate and transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution
• Two personal references
• Knowledge of English. More information about the English language requirements can be found here:
https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/application-admission-doctoral-studies/english-language-requirements/Please note that all documents should be in English. Interviews will be an important part of the assessment process.
Please note that applicants invited to interview must submit attested copies of their degree certificate, or equivalent, a transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution. Applicants who are not Swedish citizens need to submit an attested copy of their passport's information page containing their photograph and personal details.
Read about the PhD education at SLU at
www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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Kontakt Researcher
Maliheh Mehrshad
firstname.surname@slu.se Jobbnummer 8902882