Research position in molecular evolution - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The position is at the department of Cell and Molecular Biology (ICM) at Uppsala university. We are divided into seven research programs with specializations in the following areas: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Evolution, Molecular Systems Biology and Structure Biology. The department has more than 200 employees and about 70 PhD students. Please read more about ICM at http://www.icm.uu.se

The position is available in the research group of Siv Andersson (https://www.icm.uu.se/molekylar-evolution/andersson-siv/) at the program of Molecular Evolution.

Project description: The research in Siv Andersson´s group aims to provide a deeper understanding of the forces and mechanisms that drive evolution at the molecular level. The research group studies for example intracellular bacteria that are commonly present in the blood of animals and may cause disease in humans. The goal of this project is to characterize and understand how the bacterial genome evolves in both host-associated and free-living bacterial populations. Lactobacillus that live in the honey stomachs of bees can be used as model organisms for this project, as well as Planctomycetes that grow in soil and water. 

Work description: The project includes large-scale bioinformatic analyses of DNA- and protein-data, with a specific focus on genomic data from bacteria. The development and implementation of bioinformatic tools may be included in the position. 

Qualifications: We seek a highly motivated person with a PhD exam in biology with specialization in molecular evolution, bioinformatics or related subject areas that the employer considers equivalent. The successful candidate should have strong collaborative skills but also be able to work independently. High requirements on research quality and ethics, including quality and reproducibility of data and analyses, are central for all work in the group.

Additional merits: Prior experience of bioinformatic studies of microbial genomes is regarded as a merit.

More information: More information about the position can be obtained from Siv Andersson email siv.andersson@icm.uu.se.

Application: Your application should contain the following:

1) CV 2) letter of motivation describing research interests, knowledge and why you are interested in this position (max 2 pages) 3) list of publications 4) PhD exam 5) up to three letters of recommendation

Salary: Monthly individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible, after mutual agreement.

Type of employment: Temporary position ending 2022-05-31.

Scope of employment: Full time (100%).

Please submit your application by 23 April 2020, UFV-PA 2020/1182.

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