From: David Berger <david.berger@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2019 at 11:05
Subject: Post doc in Evolutionary Genetics, Uppsala. Deadline 9/2
En 2-årig post-doc ute på Institutionen för Ekologi och Genetik, Uppsala, med
sista ansökningsdag 9/2.
Sprid gärna till intresserade kandidater. Annonsen följer nedan.
Vänliga hälsningar,
David
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@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:david.berger@xxxxxxxxx> 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@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:david.berger@xxxxxxxxx>
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@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:david.berger@xxxxxxxxx>
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