Postdoc in the field of human population genetics at The Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Center

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We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for a 2 year Postdoc position to work within population genomics at the Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Center, to commence 16 July 2021.

Our research
The Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Centre was founded with the mission to lay out a new avenue for studies in population genomics and of the origins of common endogenous human disorders and infectious diseases, which promote a perception of these disorders as a consequence of evolution. The Center is highly interdisciplinary.

We aim to characterize the population dynamics throughout the past 10.000 years of human history in Eurasia and to map the evolutionary paths and processes, which led to the genetic architecture of human traits and common diseases in contemporary humans, as well as the violence of infectious pathogens. We use high-throughput shot gun sequencing as the off set to map the genomes of ancient human remains. Within the Center we strive towards an environment based on strong team-oriented spirit and we are engaged in a strong international network of research group from around the world. The Centre is embedded within the GLOBE Institute, that is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The 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 position is integrated within the team of researcher and technical staff of the Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Center. You will be the anchor person for addressing some of the many unanswered questions about the population history and genomic diversity of prehistoric individuals from East Asia and the population dynamics of the early human populations in Europe. The project will utilize an in-house collection of human remains collected over a period of several years as well as samples that will be excavated during 2021. A key challenge for working with remains from these parts of the world and from prehistoric time periods is the poor preservation of the samples. You will be responsible for the lab work to produce genomic data and for completing the population genetic analyses. Within this overall framework, you will have some freedom to design additional projects in consultation with the advisors.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with deep knowledge in early East Asia and European population history. The ideal candidate has proven exaptational skills in generating genomic data from poor preserved samples and who has shown talent for computational population genomics.

Essential experience and skills:

  • You hold a PhD in population genetics, and with experience working with both low and high coverage genomic datasets, from predominately ancient sources of biological materials.
  • You are highly experienced in sequence data production and data curation from poor preserved samples.
  • You have an active interest in population history with specific knowledge in prehistory East Asia and Europe.
  • You are experienced in relevant programming languages and have experience in applying statistical methods to analyse 'omics data.
  • Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
  • An excellent publication track record.
  • Excellent English skills written and spoken.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and powerful computing infrastructure.

Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 years. Starting date is 16 July 2021 or after agreement.

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 34,622 DKK/ approx. 4,615 Euro (February 2021-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 Eske Willerslev; [email protected];

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Information on the department can be found here: www.globe.ku.dk

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:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.

3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

4. List of publications.

Application deadline: 2 May 2021, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
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.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Kilde: Jobnet.dk


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