Denmark : Postdoc in fish populations genetics and genomics at the Department of Biological Sciences, Aarhus U

A three-year postdoctoral position will be available at the Department of Biological Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, starting 1 March 2010 or as soon as possible.

The appointed postdoc will assist Michael M. Hansen (Head of Department) in his research, teaching and student supervision activities.  A major part of the research concerns a project on speciation and footprints of selection in Atlantic Anguillid eels (European and American eel). The project involves, among others, a SNP based genome scan and is partly based on unique samples of eel larvae collected in the Sargasso Sea. This is a collaborative project with Thomas Damm Als and Dorte Bekkevold, Technical University of Denmark, Silkeborg, and with Louis Bernatchez (Université Laval, Quebec, Canada) and Greg Maes (Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium).  Furthermore, a Ph.D. student will be recruited to the project.
The postdoc will also be involved in other collaborative projects: one with Øystein Skaala and Kevin Glover (Institute of Marine Research, Norway) concerning QTL mapping of Atlantic salmon in a natural setting, and another project concerning population genetic studies of brown trout, particularly implementation of SNP markers and landscape genetics (with Dorte Bekkevold, Technical University of Denmark, Silkeborg).

Internally at the department there are also excellent relevant collaboration partners, particularly the research groups of Volker Loeschcke, Cino Pertoldi and Trine Bilde.

The position furthermore involves participation in teaching a 3rd-4th year course in Conservation Genetics.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology and/or population genetics and must document cutting-edge skills in statistical analysis of molecular markers/population genetic data and excellence in writing scientific papers. Applicants who can document  skills in bioinformatics will receive particularly serious consideration. Finally, applicants should be ambitious, show strong capabilities for team-work, and should also be able to take initiatives and responsibility.

Applications should include a CV, publication list, a 1-2 pages description of research experience and research interests, and the names and contact details of three persons, who would be willing to send a letter of recommendation.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers an ambitious, scientifically very strong but also socially pleasant working environment. For more information about the Department of Biological Sciences, see www.biology.au.dk

For more information about Michael M. Hansen’s research, see www.michaelmhansen.dk

For further details on the position, please contact Michael M. Hansen (mmh@biology.au.dk

Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

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). The recommended level of detail.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
   

Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by: 01/02/2010

Please apply online here 

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Application Deadline : 1 February 2010

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