PhD student position: The genomics of rapid thermal adaptation in
European grayling (2016-2019)
A 3.5 year PhD student position is available at the University of Turku,
Finland to work in Prof. Craig Primmer's research group
(http://users.utu.fi/primmer) on a project aiming to better understand
the genetic basis of rapid adaptation to different thermal conditions in
European grayling.
The PhD student project is a part of a recently funded project that will
build on earlier research (e.g. Koskinen et al. 2002, Junge et al. 2011,
Papakostas et al 2014) in the same grayling meta-population, and will
involve genome sequencing and epi-genetic analyses to identify the genes
and molecular processes contributing to rapid thermal adaptation.
Suitable candidates will have a strong background in evolutionary
genetics/genomics and/or bioinformatics (in any species). Experience
with epigenetic methodologies and/or R coding skills are also an advantage.
Informal inquiries should be directed to Prof. Craig Primmer
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). Formal applications should include an academic
CV (with names and contact details of at least two referees) 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 Wed. September 30, with the preferred
starting date being January 2016. The position is available until the
end of August 2019. The starting salary is approx 2170 EUR per month.
Turku, Finland's 5th largest city (183 000 people), is located in
southwestern Finland. It has a rich academic and 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 1.6% of universities in the world.
Junge C, Vøllestad L A, Barson NJ et al. (2011) Strong gene flow and
lack of stable population structure in the face of rapid adaptation to
local temperature in a spring-spawning salmonid, the European grayling
(Thymallus thymallus). Heredity, 106, 460-71.
Koskinen MT, Haugen TO, Primmer CR (2002) Contemporary fisherian
life-history evolution in small salmonid populations. Nature, 419, 826-830.
Papakostas S, Vøllestad LA, Bruneaux M et al. (2014) Gene pleiotropy
constrains gene expression changes in fish adapted to different thermal
conditions. Nature Communications, 5, 4071.
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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