Researcher in Functional genomics of fish
Göteborgs universitet / Biologjobb / Göteborg
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At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organisation from genes, individuals and populations, to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics and combinations of these fields in order to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment. The department is placed at three different localities, in the Botanical garden and at Medicinarberget in Göteborg, and at the marine research stations Kristineberg that are run by Sven Lovén Centre for Marine Sciences. The current position is placed at BioEnv situated at Medicinareberget, Gothenburg. Also partial distance work is possible, if mutually agreed.
Project description
Subject area is functional genomics of fish, to study evolutionary and behavioral ecological questions.
The purpose of the project is to study local adaptation and species formation through genetic differentiation between populations of fish, mainly Gobiidae and Syngnathidae, as well as to study genetic and phenotypic (gene expression, sperm motility, and behavioral data) differences within species, e.g. between different reproductive tactics (nest holders and sneaker males).The project is partly in collaboration with the Center for Marine Evolutionary Biology (CeMEB).
The objective of the employment is to use modern bioinformatics to analyze already collected and sequenced genetic data, to put the results into a theoretical and empirical context, and to be the driving force in the writing process for rapid publishing.
The employee is expected to have exceptionally good knowledge in population genomics and solid experience from working with large "next generation sequencing" (NGS) data sets, to enable independent, fast and efficient work to process large amounts of data. The person should also have good knowledge in fish biology and evolutionary behavioral ecology.
Job assignments
Techniques used within the project include genotyping by sequencing (GBS) protocols (especially the method of Elshire et al 2011), including library preparation, read processing, SNP calling and analysis; population genomic analyses, including GWAS; RNA extraction lab protocols, RNA sequencing, transcriptome assembly, annotation of non-model organisms, and differential expression analysis; linkage mapping and quantitative trait analysis.
Eligibility
Eligible to be employed as a researcher is a person with a PhD exam in a subject of relevance to the position.
Requirements: To enable independent, fast and efficient work processing large amounts of data, the applicant is required to have very good knowledge in functional genomics and population genomics, as well as good knowledge in evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology, especially reproductive ecology in fish.
Further requirements is great experience in independently handling large NGS datasets. Thorough experience and understanding of the following techniques: genotyping by sequencing (GBS) protocols (according to Elshire et al 2011), library preparation and bioinformatic analysis of DNA sequences; population genomic analyses, including GWAS; RNA extraction and sequencing; transcriptome assembly, annotation of gene sequences from non-model organisms; gene expression analysis; linkage mapping and QTL analysis.
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment as well as documented ability to publish in highly ranked scientific journals is also essential. Cooperation skills and personal suitability will be given high importance.
Desirable: Good ability to put bioinformatic results into evolutionary biological contexts. Good understanding of physiology, to for example be able to interpret how genetic differences at population level can be linked to physiological and ecological differences between different geographical areas. Experience of research on post doc level (and beyond) is an important merit as well as basic understanding of evolutionary behavioral ecology, especially linked to fish ecology and reproduction behavior.
How to apply
In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. 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. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Link:
https://www.gu.se/omuniversitetet/aktuellt/lediga-jobbClosing date: 2018-04-18
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
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Publiceringsdatum2018-03-19ErsättningIndividuell lönesättning
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-04-18
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AdressGöteborgs universitet
BOX 463
40530 Göteborg
KontorsadressBOX 463
Jobbnummer 4030394
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