Research Engineer

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at the Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies. Closing date: 27 February 2017.

The Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies is the largest archaeological environment in Sweden and was in 2006 and 2014 appointed leading research area at Stockholm University. It consists of six sections: Archaeology, Stockholm Numismatic Institute, Archaeological Research Laboratory, Osteoarchaeological Research Laboratory, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, and Centre for the Study of Cultural Evolution. Both the research and the education at the Department comprise different areas and time periods.

The Archaeological Research Laboratory is looking for a research engineer. The position is part of the "1000 ancient genomes" project financed by Knut & Alice Wallenberg foundation. The project focuses on aDNA analysis of prehistoric tissue, mainly skeletons, to address archaeological questions concerning e.g. demography. The research group working in this project is international and interdisciplinary.

Main responsibilities
Main responsibilities are organization of the work in the ancient aDNA laboratories and to participate in the production of large scale sequence data from prehistoric human remains. It is also expected that the research engineer will participate in the daily activities at the Archaeological Research Laboratory and to interact with other projects.

Qualification requirements
We are looking for someone with a master exam in a relevant area, e.g. archaeometry, molecular biology, zoology, ecology, population genetics, and documented experience of laboratory work in the relevant areas. Because the position involves interaction within a research group, personal skills such as, good collaborative and analytical skills, ability to work independently and take own initiatives, well-developed sense of responsibility and service mindedness, well-developed ability of oral and written communication are all considered as merits as well as experience of Next-Generation Sequencing of aDNA.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, indefinite-term position with a six-month trial period. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary. Start date immediately.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from project leader, Professor Anders Götherström, telephone: +46 8 16 49 72, anders.gotherstrom@arklab.su.se.

Union representatives
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST and Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 00 00 (operator), and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system by clicking the "Apply" button. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Only include the cover letter and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.

The instructions for applicants are available at: Instructions - Applicants.

You are welcome to apply!

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Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat

Publiceringsdatum
2017-02-07

Ersättning
Individuell lönesättning

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Sista dag att ansöka är 2017-02-27
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Företag
Stockholms universitet

Adress
Stockholms universitet
Stockholm
10691 10691

Kontorsadress
Stockholm

Jobbnummer
3307116

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