CIBIO
CIBIO (http://cibio.up.pt) is a young and highly dynamic research centre located near Porto, in Northern Portugal, which conducts world-class research in the fields of biodiversity and evolution. The Centre offers great opportunities for multidisciplinary and stimulating research and hosts 18 research groups, which include more than 100 PhD level researchers, and over 100 MSc and PhD students, from many different countries. The working atmosphere is vibrant, multicultural and enthusiastic, and we host regularly international scientists for short term visits. The Centre has state of the art ecology and molecular laboratories (equipped with multiple PCR rooms, automated sequencers, real-time PCR machines, etc), and a next-gen sequencing platform. Research projects are performed at a global scale. The Northern region of Portugal provides rich cultural and outdoor activities and Porto is a world-heritage town and the capital of Port wine.
We are now advertising a 12 months full research contract, possibly renewable, funded by an FP7 CAPACITIES program (FP7-REGPOT-CT-2011-286431-CIBIO-New-gen) and expect to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher in the area of Human Evolutionary Genetics.
The Human and Evolutionary Research Group’s interests cover different research topics related to the evolutionary history of human genes and populations, using genome-wide sequencing and SNP data. A strong focus will be devoted to the demographic history of African populations, in particular to southern Angolan groups that are pivotal to understand the peopling of Southern Africa. A particular emphasis will be given to the analysis of spatial patterns of genetic variation. As an additional topic, the work on Southern Angola will include the analysis of the genetic diversity of cattle and sheep breeds held by peoples relying on farming and herding to different extents.
The candidate is expected to have an interdisciplinary attitude, rather oriented towards data analysis than to data generation. Accordingly, s/he will have a sound knowledge of population genetics theory and master different kinds of data analysis software to interpret human population genetic data. Additional computer programing skills will be considered an advantage. Applicants should have a PhD degree and a good publication record in SCI journals. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. As the candidate will be invited to participate in teaching at the MSc and PhD levels, teaching experience will be valuable. The selected candidate is expected to establish solid collaborations and to be able to attract national and international funding.
Salary corresponds approximately to a gross annual income of 45000 euros (before taxes). The selected candidate is expected to start immediately after selection.
Applications should be sent to diretor@cibio.up.pt and include a detailed CV, a letter of motivation and research interests, and the contact of 3 referees. Candidates with outstanding curricula will be invited for a Skype interview.
Applications will be open until the position is filled. Incoming applications will be reviewed immediately and there is no obligation to hire any of the candidates. CIBIO has an equal opportunity policy. We aim to ensure that no applicant receives less favorable consideration on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, age, color, nationality, ethnic origin or religious belief.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr. Natália Dias
Executive Coordinator of CIBIO
Natalia.Dias@cibio.up.pt
Phone: +351 252660422
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