En 2-årig post-doc ute på Institutionen för Ekologi och Genetik, Uppsala, med sista ansökningsdag 9/2.
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POST DOC POSITION IN EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY AND GENETICS: SEXUAL SELECTION AND MUTATION RATE
The Department of Ecology and Genetics at Uppsala University are looking to hire a post doc with experience in evolutionary genetics on a 2-year contract.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Mutations form the raw material for evolution and do not only affect rates of adaptation and extinction but also cause fundamental human health problems. New evidence has demonstrated that mutation rates can vary systematically both across the genome and with the health of individuals. In many species, including humans, there are also systematic differences between the two biological sexes, with frequently observed male-bias in mutation rate. These findings have broad implications for a wide range of evolutionary and demographic processes but the ultimate causes for the observed variation remain a matter of considerable debate. The successful applicant will take an approach combining experimental evolution and genome sequencing to understand the role of sexual selection in shaping within- and between-population variation in mutation rate.
The first aim is to explore the molecular basis for a link between investment in sexually selected traits and germline DNA repair by comparing gene expression in experimental evolution lines of seed beetles stored from a previous experiment.
The second aim is to use DNA sequencing to explore the type and location of mutations left unchecked by the DNA repair system in individuals challenged to engage in sexual competition. This will explore heterogeneity in DNA repair across the genome and link this variation to trade-offs with investment in sexual reproduction.
The candidate will work in close association with the host Dr. David Berger and PhD student Julian Baur, and share lab space and interact with members of the groups of Prof. Göran Arnqvist and Dr. Elina Immonen. Currently, the beetle lab consists of 8 members and occasional project students.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The Evolutionary Biology Centre hosts one of the world's largest aggregations of evolutionary biologists and Uppsala University was recently ranked 7th in the world in evolutionary biology (CWUR 2017). The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of ecosystems. A number of high-profile projects address natural and sexual selection, local adaptation, speciation, molecular evolution, microbial diversity, and ecosystem processes. For more information, see: ieg.uu.se. Uppsala University is the oldest university in Scandinavia and the city of Uppsala is a vibrant college town with beautiful surroundings conveniently situated 40 minutes by train from Stockholm.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Phd degree in evolutionary, quantitative, population or molecular genetics, or equivalent. We seek highly motivated candidates with a broad interest in evolutionary biology. Experience with sequence data is a merit, including familiarity with laboratory molecular methods and experimental design, and/or analytical methods and statistical programming (e.g. R, Python, C).
POSITION:
The postdoc is funded by a tax-free 2-year scholarship from Carl Tryggers Foundation, amounting to 23,000 SEK per month.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application deadline: Application sent in before February 9, 2019 will be given priority. The position will be open until filled.
Send an e-mail to david.berger@ebc.uu.se with the subject heading 'POST-DOC APPLICATION', with the following documents combined into ONE pdf file:
- A cover letter describing your research interests and suitability (1 page)
- A CV detailing your education, previous positions and other achievements (max 3 pages)
- A list of your publications (submitted manuscripts can be included)
- Contact details of 2-3 references who can be contacted by telephone or
e-mail before or after the interview.
Prospective candidates will be invited for interviews in person or over Skype in February 2019.
Informal inquiries can be directed to: david.berger@ebc.uu.se
Lab home page: http://www.ieg.uu.se/animal-ecology/Research+groups/berger-lab/
Publications: https://scholar.google.se/citations?hl=sv&user=91ko_8EAAAAJ
We are looking forward to receiving your application
-- David Berger Animal Ecology Department of Ecology and Genetics Evolutionary Biology Centre Uppsala University david.berger@ebc.uu.se
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