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Stillingstittel:
Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) in bioinformatics/biostatistics

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

Jobbnorge ID: 166986

About the position

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University (Bodø) invites applications from motivated candidates for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in bioinformatics/biostatistics. The position is available from 1th May 2019.

The Genomics division at FBA applies molecular analyses, most notably high throughput sequencing, to a range of biological problems. Fields of study include functional and structural genome biology, adaptive variation, and biological responses to environmental change. The specifics of the experimental system and the organisms studied often require non-standardised analytical pipelines.

The successful applicant is expected to participate in ongoing projects at the Genomics division. The research will involve complex analytical procedures and statistical methods that require deep bioinformatics skills and the implementation and development of new methodologies based on system validations and basic programming.

The candidate is expected to work independently in an international and interdisciplinary project team and will take part in supervising master and PhD students.

Qualification requirements

• The candidate should have a PhD degree in a relevant discipline and previous postdoctoral experience in bioinformatics and big data analysis
• In depth knowledge of bioinformatics and biostatistics is required, with focus on complex genomics and transcriptomics
• Experience within molecular cell biology and experimental work
• We are looking for highly motivated, creative and ambitious applicants with a genuine interest in biology, and the ability to collaborate with other members of a multidisciplinary team
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English

We offer

The position is compensated according to Norwegian government regulations, code 1352 Postdoc. The salary for postdoc in the Norwegian State Salary Scale is set from wage level 59, approximately NOK 515.200 per year.

• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for borrowing, insurance and pension.
• Creative and collegial working environment
• A workplace with steady progressive development
• Flexible working hours
• Active university sports team

General information

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply. Nord University practices moderate allocation according to gender quotas in accordance with the Basic Agreement for State Employees.

If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of recording whether this target is achieved or not.

Contact information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting :

• Professor Truls Moum, truls.b.moum (at) nord.no, telephone +47 755 17422
• Office Manager Irene Stork, irene.stork (at) nord.no

Application process

Applicants will be evaluated by an expert committee. Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview and trial lecture. These will be decisive for the appointment.

If there are many applicants, an internal committee may be convened to identify the most relevant candidates in the pool. These candidates will then be evaluated by an expert committee. All applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome.

The Faculty reserve the right to not offer employment to applicants who are scientifically qualified, but do not satisfy criteria such as language, pedagogical skills or personal qualities.

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically by 12th April 2019.

The application should include:

• Cover letter outlining the candidate's motivation and suitability for the position, relevant relevant experience and how she/ he will contribute to the successful implementation of the project (maximum 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (maximum 3 pages)
• Certified copies of academic degree, transcripts and certificates
• Contact information for 2-3 referees
• Signed consent form (if relevant)

All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the complete documentation within the deadline.

After the application deadline, an applicant list will be announced publicly. Applicants asking for confidentiality must specifically explain the reasons for this in their application. Even so, the information can be published if the reasons for confidentiality are not found relevant. In such the case, an applicant will be given notice prior to the announcement, and he/she will have opportunity to withdraw the application

Refnr. 30072039
Applicationdeadline: 12.04.2019

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