PhD position in genome biology and genomics

About the position

The project “A genomic approach to investigate pelvic spine and body armor reduction in Norwegian sticklebacks” will investigate genomic features linked to evolutionary processes using threespine sticklebacks as the model system. The analytical approach is mainly based on basic molecular biology, Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, and corresponding bioinformatics. The project aims to analyze whole mitogenome and nuclear genome sequences in light of evolutionary biology, and in particular features linked to large structural rearrangements, transposable elements, introns, low-complexity repeats, and rDNA arrays.

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture at Nord University, Norway, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a three-year PhD position in genome biology and genomics. The position is located in Bodø. Candidates are subject to Nord University’s residency requirement. The preferred start date is set for January 1, 2025, though this is flexible.

More info about the Phd fellowship at Nord University: Phd in Biosciences

Qualification requirements

• A two-year master’s degree in molecular biology, bioinformatics, or equivalent education that fulfils the requirements for the PhD program in biosciences at the faculty
• Preferable grade average of B (or equivalent score) or better at the master's level
• Strong analytical skills and good knowledge of genome biology and genomics
• Proficiency in oral and written English is essential
• Practical skills in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing (NGS)
• Strong computational skills and preferably experience in NGS data analysis

Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:

• Theme and perspectives from the applicant’s master’s study. A project outline with description of project idea and plan for implementation
• The applicant’s description of motivation for the doctoral work and opportunities for completion
• Relevant experience from research work
• Ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically
• Personal suitability

We offer

The annual salary for doctoral researchers (code 1017) is set at wage level 54, NOK 532 200,- in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.

• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for borrowing, insurance and pension
• Creative and collegial working environment
• A workplace with progressive development
• Flexible working hours
• Active university sports team

General information

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply.

If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of governmental annual review.

Contact information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting :

• Professor Steinar Daae Johansen, steinar.d.johansen@nord.no, +47 75 51 78 33

Application process

Applicants will be evaluated by an internal expert committee. Relevant applicants will be invited for an interview, trial lecture or other presentations.

The Faculty reserve the right not to hire applicants who may be scientifically qualified but who do not meet other criteria such as language, educational background or personal characteristics

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically by 01.10.2024.

The application should include:

• Application letter with description of your motivation for applying for the position
• Complete CV (education, work and teaching experience and overview of any scientific publications)
• Copy of diploma for both bachelor and master education and relevant certificates
• Copy of the applicant’s master’s thesis as a PDF file
• Project description of 3-5 pages where you explain the idea for the PhD project, theoretical anchoring and methodological approach
• The project outline should include a progress plan A plan for how the fellowship period is intended to be used
• Name and contact information of 1-3 references (name, your relation to the person, email and phone number)
• Other activity that is considered relevant for the position, and wishes to be taken into account in the assessment

All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the complete documentation within the deadline.

After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.

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