1-2 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 the evolution of bacterial genomes. The goal of this project is to analyse genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data from Lactobacillus bacteria isolated from the honeycrop of honeybees and use the data to learn more about their metabolic and regulatory systems. Bioinformatic studies of the metabolic and regulatory systems in Planctomycetes, which are bacteria but contain elaborate intracellular membranes, may also be performed to increase our understanding of 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.

Qualifications
We seek a highly motivated person with a PhD exam in biology with specialization in molecular evolution, bioinformatics, systems biology 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.

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

About the employment
The employment is a permanent position, probationary period may be applied. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as soon as possible, after mutual agreement. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Siv Andersson, siv.andersson@icm.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 12 January 2024, UFV-PA 2023/4854.

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