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ERC funded 2-year Postdoctoral Fellow position in Comparative Developmental Biology

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

There is a vacancy for two 2-year postdoctoral fellow position at the Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology (www.sars.no), in the research group headed by Dr. Andreas Hejnol. The position is funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant "The evolution of mesoderm and its differentiation into cell types and organ systems" (EVOMESODERM Project #648861). The Sars Centre belongs to the University of Bergen and is partner with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) www.embl.de/. The position is in collaboration with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bergen. The place of work will be at the University of Bergen, Sars Centre through September 2019 and University of Bergen, Institute for Biological Sciences from October 2019. The position is available now and the starting date is negotiable, but not later than 1st of June 2019.

About the project/work tasks:

The research group 'Comparative Developmental Biology", led by Dr Andreas Hejnol is interested in understanding the evolution of organ systems and cell types and the changes in developmental processes that lead to their diversity in animals. The group is using advanced microscopic, molecular and bioinformatics tools to study animal species that are informative to answer evolutionary and developmental biological questions. The ERC funded project is related to the early subdivision and differentiation of the mesodermal germ layer. The successful applicants will be involved in studying the development in different animal lineages (spiralians, ecdysozoans and xenacoelomorphs) and apply novel single-cell transcriptomic approaches. We aim to use and further develop state-of-the-art functional techniques (CRISPR, transgenesis) to validate gene functions in species that are kept in closed life cycle in the laboratory and combine imaging, molecular and genomic approaches.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a PhD degree or the equivalent in a field relevant for the project and must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD degree has been awarded.
• Previous experience in molecular biology methods and gene knockdown approaches in animal embryos is a requiremen
• The applicant must be highly motivated and should have a strong interest in working on evolutionary questions.
• Prior experience with marine embryos and next-generation sequencing approaches is advantageous.
• It is expected that the candidate is able to work independently and in a structured manner, and demonstrates good collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in both written and oral English.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment.
• Salary at pay grade 59 upon appointment (Code 1352), currently NOK 515.200 gross p.a. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
• Good welfare benefits.

Your application must be in English and include:

• A cover letter that includes a brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• CV
• List of publications
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the applicant's main PhD supervisor.
• Transcripts and diplomas and an official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted
• Relevant certificates/references

The application and appendices with certified translations into English must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. "Apply for this job" - see here. Please note that applications will be assessed only with the information available in JobbNorge when the deadline expires. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all relevant attachments are submitted by the deadline.

Closing date for application: 14.02.2019

General information:

Further information about the position and project can be obtained from Group Leader Andreas Hejnol, tlf +47 55 58 43 28 or email andreas.hejnol (at) uib.no

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

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