The Department of Aquatic resources produces key knowledge in limnic, brackish-water and marine ecology, with a focus on fish and shellfish. We conduct research, education, environmental monitoring and assessment, and provide biological advice to promote sustainable use of aquatic resources.
The department has more than 180 employees at three divisions located outside Gothenburg (Lysekil), Uppsala (Öregrund)and Stockholm (Drottningholm) and at four field stations. Our combination of science and management advice, from local to international scale, provides a vibrant environment for applied research and education. Welcome to visit us at www.slu.se/aquaticresources!
This position focuses on molecular mechanisms of humic substance-driven (darkwater) adaptation in perch and genomics of parasitic diseases in salmonid fish. We will combine whole genome and transcriptome sequencing, measurements of ecologically relevant phenotypic variation and whole organism performance within common-garden framework. You will help to analyse already available whole genome data and support ongoing work on common garden experiments. The work will be done in research group of Prof. Anti Vasemägi at the Institute of Freshwater Research, Department of Aquatic Resources, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The research with Vasemägi group focuses on understanding the relationships between genotype and phenotype, genetic basis of adaptation and how contemporary natural- and human-induced selection works on ecological time-scales.
For relevant articles related to this position, see: https://internt.slu.se/en/cv-originals/anti-vasemagi/
Duties:
You will be part of our team working with molecular ecology and population genomics of aquatic organisms. You will carry out bioinformatic analysis of next-generation sequencing data (RADseq, WGS, CNV), structural variation, population genetic analyses and laboratory work. The principal bioinformatics analyses of next-generation sequencing data, writing manuscripts and keeping detailed notes and logs of the analyses. You will participate in small projects that may or may not be directly related research, but aid in other's projects in the group and help generate pilot data for future grant submissions. This may also include mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as assisting other lab/community members.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate having a PhD degree in bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, genomics, or closely related field of research. Applicants with strong background in next generation sequencing data analysis (SNPs and structural variation), transcriptomics, population genomics and/or host-parasite interactions as demonstrated by publications in relevant fields will be higher ranked than those not having this background. In addition, it is desirable that candidates are familiar with one or more programming languages (such as Python, Perl, or R). Applicants must be proficient in written and oral English and have excellent communication skills. Candidates are also expected to be able to work independently, as well as a part of a collaborative team. After the qualification requirements, emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.
Place of work:
Drottningholm, Sweden
Form of employment:
Temporary employment for 24 months
Extent:
100%
Starting date:
1 March 2022
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2022-01-31, use the button below.
Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.
SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses.
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Contact person
Anti Vasemägi
Professor, Department of Aquatic Resources
010-478 42 77
firstname.lastname@slu.se
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