Post-doc position: Population genomics of plant mating system shifts
A two-year post-doc position in population genomics is currently
available at Stockholm University, Sweden, in the research group of
Dr. Tanja Slotte.
Background
Plant mating systems, such as shifts from outcrossing to selfing, have
profound effects on levels and structuring of genetic variation, and are
expected to have a marked effect on the impact of natural selection. We
are interested in quantifying the demographic and selective effects of
mating system shifts using population genomic data. For a recent example
of our work on this topic in Capsella rubella, see Slotte et al. 2013
Nature Genetics 45:831-5.
Project
The post-doc will contribute to population genomic analyses of several
parallel mating system shifts in the Brassicaceae. This will include
investigating population structure, demographic shifts and assessing the
impact of natural selection in populations and species that differ in
their outcrossing rates. Whole-genome and whole-transcriptome sequence
data sets are already available, and more are currently being generated
in the lab. The project offers plenty of opportunities for post-docs to
pursue their own ideas using available genomic data.
Scientific Environment
The Slotte lab (http://tanjaslottelab.wordpress.com) is part
of the Dept. of Ecology, Environment and Plant Science, Stockholm
University. We are located at Science for Life Laboratories in Stockholm
(http://www.scilifelab.se), which holds considerable expertise in
high-throughput sequencing technology and bioinformatics. The working
atmosphere is international with English as the working language, and
the position offers excellent opportunities for scientific exchange with
both genomicists, evolutionary biologists and ecologists at SciLifeLab
and Stockholm University. The city of Stockholm is known for its beauty,
its buildings and architecture and its abundant clean and open water.
Qualifications
We are looking for a post-doc with a strong background and interest in
population genetics, and with the prerequisite bioinformatic skills
to carry out analyses of population genomic data sets. Experience in
next-generation sequencing analyses and strong computational skills are
therefore a benefit, and candidates should have knowledge in at least
one major programming or scripting language and be able to work in a
Linux/Unix environment. A good understanding of statistics and proficiency
in R is a plus. Candidates should have a PhD either in a field related to
population genetics/evolutionary genetics or bioinformatics/computational
biology.
Application Information
The application deadline is the 20th of June, 2014. The position is
available immediately, or as agreed upon with the successful candidate.
Applications should include: 1) a letter of interest / background (2 pages
max), 2) complete CV, 3) the names and e-mail addresses of three referees.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to Tanja.Slotte@scilifelab.se with
the subject line <population genomics position>.
Please feel free to contact me by email for more information about
the position or questions about the project before submitting your
application.