BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Are you interested in single cell genomics and evolutionary genomics applied to data generated from testis of primate species, then there is an opening for a fulltime 2-year postdoc associated with the research groups of Mikkel Heide Schierup, Bioinformatics Research Centre, Aarhus University (Denmark).
You will be responsible for analysing both full genome data and single cell nuclei and whole cell RNA sequencing from many primate species with the purpose of elucidating genetic variation affecting male fertility and reproductive barriers in primates. You will develop and test your own hypotheses.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This position is for two years with the earliest start date of January 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible hereafter.
Job description
You will be responsible for bioinformatics analysis and modeling of genome wide genomic data and scRNA data
Possibilities include, but are in no way restricted to
- Molecular evolution of the testis transcriptome across primates
- The role of X and Y chromosomes in spermatogenesis
- Mutational processes in the testis, analyses and modelling
- The role of small RNAs in spermatogenesis
The research group of Mikkel Heide Schierup addresses evolutionary questions on mutation rate evolution, natural selection, and the evolution of the transcriptome using population genomics and transcriptomics data with a primary focus on primates.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a PhD in either bioinformatics, molecular genetics, population genetics, statistics, or similar. The following skills will be an advantage
- Proven experience in handling and analysing large genomic datasets
- Proficient knowledge of coding in R/Python and high performance cluster environments.
- Interest in evolutionary genetics.
- High communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
The department
At the Bioinformatics Research Centre we focus on developing computational methods for collecting, handling and analyzing genomic data. Research ranges from formulating models and theories about genome evolution, to constructing algorithms and developing computer programs to implement new analytical methods.
We have a strong emphasis on molecular and genome evolution, molecular population genetics, firmly grounded in statistical and algorithmic approaches to bioinformatics. Our research spans from addressing purely theoretical questions, to program development, applications to large empirical datasets.
See https://birc.au.dk/
What we offer
The Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC) offers:
- State of the art genomic data and computing facilities,
- An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, and international collaborators
- A research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
- A work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- A workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Bioinformatics Research Center
Universitetsbyen 81, 3.
Building 1872
DK-8000 Aarhus C.
Contact information
Mikkel Heide Schierup (mheide@birc.au.dk, +4527782889)
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than November 21st, 2023.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 21-11-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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