A 3 year post-doctoral position, including a 25% teaching component, is
available at the University of Turku, Finland to work in Prof. Craig
Primmer's research group (http://users.utu.fi/primmer). The research
component of the position is a part of a research consortium that aims
at integrating evolutionary genetics, ecological modelling and
environmental sociology to understand the external drivers of life
history changes in a heavily fished Atlantic salmon population
complex
and to advance sustainable use of these aquatic natural resources. This
project has been recently funded as a part of the Finnish Academy Arctic
Research program (http://www.aka.fi/arktiko)
The post-doc will be responsible for conducting and co-supervising
research investigating the genetic basis of life-history traits such as
age at maturity (e.g. Johnston et al. 2014) and repeat spawning, as well
as conducting genome scans for identifying genes involved in adaptation
to local environmental conditions. Teaching will involve giving lectures
and computer classes on topics related to the position.
Suitable candidates will have a strong background in evolutionary
genetics/genomics and/or quantitative genetics research (in any
species). Experience with the methodologies for analysis of large-scale
SNP and high-throughput sequencing data is an advantage, as is an
interest in conservation genetics and fisheries management.
Undergraduate teaching experience is also advantageous.
Informal inquiries should be directed to Prof. Craig Primmer
(
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). Formal applications should include a CV (with
names and contact details of at least two referees), a publication list,
an academic portfolio and a max. 2 page letter of motivation and can be
submitted at
http://www.utu.fi/en/university/university-as-an-employer/open-vacancies/Pages/home.aspx.
The deadline for applications is August 3, with the preferred starting
date being January 2016 or earlier. The position is available until the
end of 2018. The starting salary is approx. 3140 - 3500 EUR per month,
depending on the previous relevant research and teaching experience of
the candidate.
Turku, Finland's 5th largest city (176 000 people), is located in the
southwestern Finland. It has a rich cultural history and is the gateway
to a beautiful archipelago. The University of Turku is one of the major
multidisciplinary universities in Finland and is ranked in the top 5% of
universities in the world.
Johnston et al. (2014) Genome-wide SNP analysis reveals a genetic basis
for sea-age variation in a wild population of Atlantic salmon (Salmo
salar). Molecular Ecology 23: 3452-3468
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Craig Primmer, Academy Professor
Division of Genetics and Physiology
Department of Biology,
University of Turku, FINLAND
Room 7004, 7th floor, Pharmacity
Itäinen pitkäkatu 4, 20520 Turku
Office +358 2 333 5571
Mobile +358 40 1560 365
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