SLU Sweden seeks a highly motivated researcher for a 2 year post-doc in bioinformatics on wild animal model systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in evolutionary or ecological genetics, computational analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, and proficiency in relational database design and management. The position is placed in the Molecular Ecology Research Group (SLU Umeå). Additional support will be provided by the Computational Genetics Group (SLU Uppsala). Ongoing research at the department uses genetic techniques to address a wide range of questions in conservation, ecology and evolution. We are currently expanding our capacity for genetic analyses of our major model species (e.g. moose, salmon, trout, lion, brown bear) by high throughput sequencing, genotyping-by-sequencing and SNP chip development. The successful candidate is expected to fully engage in this work, which could include individual research, programming, primary and coauthoring proposals and papers. The acquisition of additional third-party funding may allow independent expansion of the model systems or research questions addressed.
Review of the applications will begin on January 3, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit curriculum vitae, a description of research interests and two letters of reference via email to registrator@slu.se (for further details please follow job link above).
For further information please contact: Ass. Prof. Göran Spong (goran.spong@slu.se) or Prof. Örjan Carlborg (orjan.carlborg@slu.se).