Postdoctoral fellow in Bioinformatics and Antibiotic Resistance
Göteborgs universitet / Administratörsjobb (offentlig verksamhet) / Göteborg
2016-06-27
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Most resistance genes found in pathogens today are thought to originate from harmless bacteria in and around us. The primary research focus of the group is to better understand the forces driving this development, particularly how low, environmental concentrations of antibiotics and other antibacterial agents affect processes such as the mobilization of resistance genes, horizontal gene transfer, selection and transmission of resistance between environments. An improved risk assessment is critical for directing effective measures by society. We are also interested in exploring the reservoir of unknown resistance factors in the external environment, and better understand the flow of genes between harmless bacteria and pathogens. Two-year full time position within the research group led by Professor Joakim Larsson, Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute for Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The focus of the research group is on antibiotic resistance development, particularly the role of the external environment. The group consists of 1 professor, 1 associate professor, 6 postdoctoral fellows, 2 PhD students, 1 researcher/coordinator,1 technician, 2 clinical doctors, 1 amanuenses as well as master students. Larsson also leads the interdisciplinary Centre of Antibiotic Resistance Research at University of Gothenburg (CARe). The group has extensive collaboration with other universities, nationally and internationally. The research is interdisciplinary and has significant funding through e.g. the Swedish Research Councils VR and Formas. More information about the research group can be found at:
http://www.biomedicine.gu.se/ominst/avd/infektion/forskare/joakim_larsson/ and CARe at:
http://www.care.gu.se . For more information, see also:
http://sahlgrenska.gu.se . The fellow is expected to conduct studies within one or more of the projects funded to the group (please see Larsson's website). The work will involve bioinformatic analyses of DNA sequence data, both genomics and metagenomics, with emphasis on the identification and quantification of resistance mechanisms and mobility. Much of the work will be done in collaboration with microbiologists in the Larsson lab, as well as with the group of Associate Professor Erik Kristiansson at Chalmers University of Technology, The fellow is also expected to author/co-author scientific papers.
Eligibility: An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at Göteborg University. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since a position as postdoctor aims to give new holders of the doctorate the opportunity mainly to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, we aim for those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years counting from last date of application. The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Assessment: PhD in relevant area and good scientific output in relation to the time passed since completing PhD, experience of programming (in Python/Perl or equivalent languages), experience of bioinformatical software for DNA sequence analysis, experience of management and analysis of large scale DNA sequence data generated by next generation sequencing ('NGS') especially from bacterial genomes and/or metagenomes, experience of working in the Linux/UNIX computer environment, excellent communicative skills particularly regarding scientific communication in English, a high degree of independence, a developed way of critical thinking, documented ability to work successfully in a group, and a competence profile that complements other group members. Previous experience of research in microbiology, especially in relation to antibiotic resistance, is a merit.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Visstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
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Heltid, 6 månader eller längre Tillträde
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Publiceringsdatum2016-06-27ErsättningFast månads- vecko- eller timlön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2016-08-05
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Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanThe application should contain: - A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying - A CV including a list of publications - Proof of completed PhD - Contact details of two references
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: PER 2016/318
KontaktProfessor, Joakim Larsson, +46317861000
joakim.larsson@fysiologi.gu.seFöretagGöteborgs universitet
AdressGöteborgs universitet
Box 440
40530 GÖTEBORG
KontorsadressMedicinaregatan 7B
Övriga kontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 031-7860000
Jobbnummer 2925786
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