Postdoctoral position on wolly mammoth genomics

Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet / Biologjobb / Stockholm
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Description
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the ancient DNA research group at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (see www.palaeogenetics.com/adna ). The position is for two years, and the postdoc is expected to play a key role in our project on woolly mammoth genomics, funded by the Swedish Research Council. The research will be focused on computational analysis of NGS data obtained from a large number of radiocarbon dated woolly mammoth samples, with the aim to track changes in genome-wide diversity leading up to the mammoth's extinction on Wrangel Island. The principal goals of the project are to investigate the genetic consequences of small population size by assessing the timing and rate of changes in heterozygosity, inbreeding coefficients and deleterious genetic variation. Moreover, the samples span a time period that encompasses several well-known environmental changes, and there is thus an opportunity to explore the effect of changes in selection pressure in real-time. From our perspective, an equally important goal of the position is that it will constitute an important step for the postdoctoral researcher towards securing a position as an independent researcher. Because of this, we will also encourage the postdoctoral researcher to design and pursue additional projects, to obtain experience in student supervision, and to develop his/her scientific network through collaborations and participation in scientific meetings.

Environment
The position will be based at the Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (SMNH). The museum is located in Stockholm. The SMNH has a strong mission in natural history research, and its research division has more than 170 employees. The department of Bioinformatics and Genetics hosts three research groups, focused on ancient DNA and population genetics (PI: Dr. Love Dalén), avian systematics and biogeography (PI: Dr. Martin Irestedt), and phylogenomics (PI: Prof. Fredrik Ronquist).

Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a creative and independent researcher, who by the start of the project has obtained a PhD in biology or a related field. The PhD degree should have been received no more than three years before the deadline for applications. A record of scientific achievement in bioinformatics and computational genomics is essential, as is previous experience in handling NGS data using scripts and analysis pipelines. Additional merits include experience in computer programming, population genetics and wet lab analyses, as well as proficiency in genome assembly and annotation.

The start date of the position is flexible, but should ideally be during the spring of 2015. The position is for two years full-time.

For further questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Love Dalén ( love.dalen@nrm.se ). Union representative is Bodil Kajrup SACO-S. Both can be reached at telephone number +46 8 519 540 00.

How to apply
Applicants should submit a CV including a publication list, and cover letter describing their research interests, qualifications and reasons for applying. The cover letter should also indicate the applicant's ideal starting date and a list of two persons who may provide references. Please submit the application as a single pdf document, marked with dnr 2.3.1-36-2015, to rekrytering@nrm.se or to Swedish Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box 50007, SE-104 05 Stockholm, Sweden, no later than March 1, 2015.

Publiceringsdatum
2015-02-06

Arbetstider och omfattning
Visstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid

Ersättning
Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2015-03-01
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 2.3.1-36-2015
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress: rekrytering@nrm.se

Företag
NATURHISTORISKA RIKSMUSEET

Adress
NATURHISTORISKA RIKSMUSEET
BOX 50007
10405 STOCKHOLM

Kontorsadress
FRESCATIVÄGEN 40
STOCKHOLM
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Övriga kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 08-51954000

Jobbnummer
2157736

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