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Postdoc position in Amphibian Evolutionary Genomics

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Poland
Closing date
Oct 2, 2017

Job Details

We seek a postdoctoral research fellow in amphibian evolutionary genomics to work in the group of Wiesław Babik at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland. The position is within the recently awarded National Science Centre (NCN) grant “Do antigen-processing genes coevolve with MHC class I genes in salamanders?”
Background.

Understanding the mechanisms driving evolution of the genes underlying adaptive immunity is of major scientific importance and has implications for conservation. In this project we will test whether Antigen Processing Genes (APG) coevolve with Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I genes in salamanders. Coevolution has been suggested as the ancestral vertebrate condition, potentially limiting the efficiency and flexibility of adaptive immunity. Selection pressure to remove this constraint is therefore expected in multiple evolutionary lineages. Limited information available for salamanders reveals intriguing patterns of MHC I and APG variation, making this group ideal for testing the coevolution hypothesis and providing fundamental insights into the evolution of the adaptive immunity.
Job description.

The postdoc will test predictions of the coevolution hypothesis. More specifically (s)he will: i) resequence the focal genes in multiple species from several families, ii) perform bioinformatics analysis of resequencing data, iii) test for correlation between APG and MHC variation iv) look for signatures of adaptive evolution. (S)he will work together with the PI and other team members, including a network of international collaborators.

full-time employment for 36 months, salary ca. 7000 PLN/month gross
benefits of a full-time employee according to the Polish law (health insurance, social security, retirement benefits, etc.)
all social benefits of the University staff (www.en.uj.edu.pl/en/staff/staff-benefits/office),

PhD degree in biology or a related discipline obtained not earlier than 7 years prior to the employment in the project (note: this period is extended in case of paternity leave, or other circumstances described in the Polish National Science Centre OPUS project regulations), or A statement that the PhD thesis has been submitted and the candidate is expected to obtain the degree before commencing the employment;

Specific criteria used in the selection procedure:

  • Experience in Linux/Unix shell and scripting (Python/Perl/R) skills.
  • Background in population genetics and/or molecular evolution.
  • Molecular laboratory experience.
  • Publication record.
  • Experience in leading projects, working in international teams, internships.
  • Opinion of the recognized researchers with whom the candidate collaborated.
  • Communication skills, communication in English language.

 

The recruitment procedure:

At the first stage, the candidates should send to wieslaw.babik@uj.edu.pl (cc to binoz@uj.edu.pl) the following documents as pdf email attachments (deadline: 30 Sept. 2017):

 

  • An application expressing the interest in obtaining the position and the following statement: “I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of recruitment, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act dated August, 29,1997 (uniform text: Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2014 item 1182, with further amendments)”.
  • CV, including also information about internships and participation in or leading of research projects.
  • Copy of PhD diploma or a certificate with the statement that the PhD thesis has been submitted and the candidate can expect receiving the degree before commencing the employment.
  • List of publications (for the most important papers provide doi identifiers or links to the texts, the journals’ IF, and the number of citations) and conference presentations (only as the presenting author).
  • Pdf of up to three publications most important from the perspective of the selection criteria.
  • Short description of the research achievements (maximum half page).
  • A reference letter from the supervisor or the research team leader, with whom the candidate collaborated.
  • Information about at least one additional independent researcher with whom the candidate collaborated and who agreed to prepare a confidential opinion by 8 Oct. 2017 (name, affiliation, e-mail address).


Interview:

The best candidate or candidates selected based on the above information will be invited for an interview, which will take place in the Institute headquarters or, in justified cases, via Skype on 9 ‑ 12 Oct. 2017. A provisional decision will be made immediately after completing the interviews.

Completing the documents needed for signing the contract: The candidate for whom the position has been provisionally granted is required to submit the following documents in printed and signed form to the Institute office (by mail or in person) within 5 working days:

1) all the documents required for the first stage of the competition,

2) a personal questionnaire required by the Jagiellonian University office,

3) a statement stating that the JU will be the primary and sole place of work for the time of the employment,

4) declaration under art. 109 sec. 1 Law on Higher Education (of not being charged for criminal offenses),

5) declaration of knowledge and acceptance of intellectual property and intellectual property law.

Failure to provide these documents or not obtaining the doctorate degree before the agreed date of employment results in cancellation of the decision and reopening the recruitment procedure.

The questionnaire form and required statements forms can be downloaded at: www.dso.uj.edu.pl/druki-do-pobrania/dokumenty-dla-kandydatow-pracownikow. The forms are offered in Polish; if you do not read Polish or need help: please contact wieslaw.babik@uj.edu.pl. If none of the candidates meets the expected requirements, the University reserves the right to extend or cancel the competition.

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