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Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet / Biologjobb / Stockholm
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The Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics is focused on research in population genetics, genomics and computational phylogenetics. We run a DNA sequencing facility and host several national and international infrastructures.

Tasks
The positions form part of a group of 15 PhD students now being recruited to the EU-funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network BIG4. The core of BIG4 is interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research on the diversity and evolution of the four largest insect orders: Hymenoptera, Diptera, Coleoptera, and Lepidoptera (Biosystematics, Informatics and Genomics of the 4 big insect groups). The program offers unique opportunities in terms of preparing students for an academic or a business career. The training will include secondment to other European labs in the network, and to small companies in the biotechnology and IT sector. The program also includes network-wide training events, and seeks to build student skills in entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation.

One of the PhD students recruited to the Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics will be using phylogenomic approaches to study the origin of gall induction in gall wasps. The other student will be developing new methods for analyzing environmental samples using massively parallel sequencing, and will be using these methods to study the composition and spatial structure of insect faunas. A third BIG4 PhD student position in Stockholm is hosted by Savantic AB, and will be focused on the development of citizen science apps that can accelerate research and discovery in insect systematics.

Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with a broad background, preferably including studies or training in entomology, genomics, bioinformatics, and programming. We expect that you will be creative and independent while being a good team player. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. We will pay particular attention to scientific and creative talent and potential.

To be eligible for these positions, you need to fill the formal requirements to start a PhD program in biology, broadly construed, and less than 4 years of research experience counted as time of employment in research since receiving the degree for enrollment in a PhD. You cannot have resided or carried out your main activity (work or study) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3-year period immediately prior to the recruitment under the project.

Starting date is August 15, 2015. The positions are for four years. A new position as a PhD student is first for one year and then normally renewed for up to two years at a time.

For more information about the positions, contact Professor Fredrik Ronquist, Head of the Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics ( fredrik.ronquist@nrm.se +46 8 51954094). Trade union representative (SACO) is Anders Telenius (+46 8 51955129 anders.telenius@nrm.se ). For more information about the position at Savantic AB, contact Karin Carlsson ( karin@savanticab.com ).

The application should consist of a personal letter, a statement describing research interests and career goals (max 3 pages), a CV, and a transcript of your MSc diploma or equivalent. Applications for the positions at the Swedish Museum of Natural History should be marked with dnr 2.3.1-182-2015 and sent to rekrytering@nrm.se ; applications for the position at Savantic AB should be sent to Karin Carlsson ( karin@savanticab.com ). Applications should be received no later than May 29, 2015.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Visstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid

Publiceringsdatum
2015-05-12

Ersättning
Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2015-05-29
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 2.3.1-182-2015
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress: rekrytering@nrm.se

Företag
NATURHISTORISKA RIKSMUSEET

Adress
NATURHISTORISKA RIKSMUSEET
BOX 50007
10405 STOCKHOLM

Kontorsadress
FRESCATIVÄGEN 40
STOCKHOLM

Övriga kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 08-51954000

Jobbnummer
2291581

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