Uppsala University, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

The positions 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. Please read more about ICM at http://www.icm.uu.se

The positions are 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 the evolution of bacterial genomes. The research is focused on evolutionary studies of symbiont genomes and the origin of cellular complexity. The goal of this project is to study the population genomics and the role that the mobile gene pool of Lactobacillus species plays for the defence of pathogenic bacteria in honeybee colonies. Bioinformatic studies of Planctomycetes which are bacteria but contain elaborate intracellular membranes will also be performed to study the role that the importance of gene duplication for the transition from simple to more complex cell structures.

Work description: The project includes large-scale bioinformatic analyses of genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data from bacteria. The development and implementation of bioinformatic tools may also be included in the position.

Requirements: We are looking for two highly motivateded persons with a PhD exam in biology with specialization in molecular evolution, bioinformatics or related subject areas that the employer considers equivalent. The successful candidates 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.

The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. 

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

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: Individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %

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

Please submit your application by October 4, 2021, UFV-PA 2021/3440.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Snarast
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2021/3440
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 17.Sep.2021
Last application date 04.Oct.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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