Research assistant in human population genetics of African populations - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Organismal Biology teaches and explores the evolution, development and function on the organismal level. For more information see www.iob.uu.se.

Work description: The position is placed in the Schlebusch research group within the Human Evolution sub-Program at the Department of Organismal Biology (Evolutionary Biology Center, Uppsala University). The Human Evolution sub-Program, has a broad interest in population genetics and human evolution. The Schlebusch group is specifically interested in studying human history on the African continent and use genetic data from modern day populations and ancient remains as a tool for the inference of African history. The group is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the European Research Council (ERC). The research environment is multidisciplinary with experts in ancient DNA, population genomics and computational biology. The group is international and English is the working language. See Dr. Schlebusch web-page for more information on the research and recent publications (http://www.iob.uu.se/research/human-evolution/schlebusch) and Human Evolution Program web-page for more information on the Program (http://www.iob.uu.se/research/human-evolution).

Work tasks: Handling and trial preparation for sequencing and genotyping of modern DNA samples from blood / saliva and routine work in regular labs. Work in a specially-built laboratory under cleanroom conditions with ancient DNA to generate sequence data from human remains. The work includes documentation and sampling from bones / teeth, DNA extraction, library preparation, amplification and quantification as well as careful cleaning of the lab.

Qualifications: Examination as a biomedical analyst or master's degree with a focus on molecular biology, biomedicine, genetics or other orientation that the employer considers equivalent. Documented experience in laboratory work. Experience of work at molecular biology research lab or cleanroom. Experience of work with next generation sequencing methods, DNA extraction, PCR and DNA quantification. Good knowledge of English and Swedish in speech and writing. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities such as planning and organizational skills, accountability and accuracy.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date:  2021-04-01 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position 24 months.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Carina Schlebusch carina.schlebusch@ebc.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 18 February 2021, UFV-PA 2021/515.