Saturday, 8 June 2013

PostDoc - Comparative Genomics

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
 
Description
 
The Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) is located close to the city of Barcelona and is one of the major public universities in Spain. The UAB is internationally acknowledged for its quality and innovation in research. It coordinates a potent scientific and technological centre, which comprises all the departments, science and technology services, research centres, institutes and university hospitals affiliated with the UAB. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that can apply for a postdoctoral fellowship within the programme “alliance4universities” at UAB. The aim of the project is to study the genomic structure of evolutionary genomic regions in different mammalian species.
 
Requirements
 
- Interest in evolutionary biology, molecular biology and cell biology is required.
- Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant area (evolutionary biology, genomics, genetics or cell biology) obtained between 01/01/2010 and 15/10/2013.
- Interest in evolution research and a strong background in population genetics/ statistical genetics.
- Skills in bioinformatics and/or programming.
 
More information and applications
 
Our group works in the fields of comparative genomics, evolution and chromosomal instability and, in particular, we are interested in the mechanisms that are driving genome evolution and architecture in mammals. For further information please see our webpage:
 
 
What we offer:
 
 - One year contract which may be extended solely for one additional year.
 - The total annual amount stipend will be €25,383 gross. Payment shall be made in 14 monthly installments.
 - Incorporation will take effect between 16th SEPTEMBER and 16TH OCTOBER 2013 with the execution of the corresponding labor contract, except for those cases duly justified.
 
Complete application packages, including a CV, a brief (1-page) statement of research interests, and the names and e-mail addresses of two referees should be sent to:
 
Dr. Aurora Ruiz-Herrera: auroraruizherrera@gmail.com

Application deadline: 13 June 2013.
 

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