Postdoc in Computational Ancient Environmental DNA at Globe InstituteWe are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year position to work on computational aspects of environmental DNA time series data, e.g. sequence data processing, ecological analyses, modelling/simulating eDNA time-series data and/or explore the applications of such data in population genetic/genomic studies. The position will be based at the Section for Evolutionary Genomics at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. Information on the department can be found at: www.globe.ku.dk Our research The successful candidate will be part of the Environmental DNA Group in the Section for Evolutionary Genomics at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. The group currently consists of one Postdoc, three PhD students, two Research Assistants and the associated national DNA reference database, DNAmark. We work on the use of environmental DNA and high-throughput sequencing to assess biodiversity. This encompasses both technical and applied environmental DNA studies and the establishment of a national DNA reference database. The group is inclusive, has a collaborative mind-set and spans many nationalities. The day-to-day language is English. Further, you will be part of the wider (ancient) environmental DNA, population genomics and computational biology community at the Globe Institute. The Globe Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural sciences, medical sciences and the humanities. Your job The successful candidate will be part of the Copenhagen group of the ERC Synergy project, Seachange, in which a cross-disciplinary approach is adopted to assess the impact of major cultural transitions on marine ecosystem functioning and biodiversity. Apart from ancient environmental DNA analyses, the overall project includes classical zooarchaeology, isotope analyses, dating methods, marine historical ecology and ecosystem modeling. You will play an active role in the overall Seachange project. In the Copenhagen group, you will work alongside and train a PhD student, specifically on metabarcoding and shotgun sequencing of environmental DNA time-series in midden, bulk-bone and/or marine sediment core samples from Australia, Antarctica and/or Iceland. The main focus will be on creating bioinformatic workflows for sequence data processing and on ecological analyses of the generated environmental DNA time series data in relation to cultural transitions at one or more sites. You will also work on modelling and simulating eDNA time-series data and exploring the use of such data in population genomic studies. Another major task in the project would be to develop methods, and use current methods, to integrate the data from the different disciplines in the overall Seachange project. Ideally, you will take some part in field work and data generation. Within this overall framework, you will have some freedom to design your own project in consultation with the advisors. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Place of employment
The place of employment is at Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include state-of-the-art ancient and environmental DNA laboratories, the associated National High-throughput DNA Sequencing Centre and computational servers to successfully complete the postdoc tasks. Terms of employment The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 years with the possibility of extension. Starting date is 15 October 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 33,600 DKK/ approx. 4,480 Euro (April 2018-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years. The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013. Questions For further information please contact Associate Professor Kristine Bohmann, Section for Evolutionary Genomics, Globe Institute at University of Copenhagen, kbohmann@sund.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 40750521 Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility). Application procedure Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
Application deadline: 14 August 2020, 23.59pm CET After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. InfoApplication deadline: 14-08-2020
Employment start: 15-10-2020
Working hours: Full time
Department/Location: GLOBE Institute
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