Postdoc on Palaeogenomics of Cold Adaptation at the Centre for Palaeogenetics in Stockholm (Department of Zoology, Stockholm University). Closing date: November 11th, 2024 We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in palaeogenomics, who will join Love Dalén's research group at the Centre for Palaeogenetics in Stockholm (https://palaeogenetics.com). The position is funded as a postdoctoral scholarship (tax-free stipend, 100%) for a period of 3 years. The start date is flexible, but the candidate should ideally start as soon as possible. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary research project funded by the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), with research partners in Sweden, Spain, the UK and the USA. The overall project is aimed at understanding the molecular basis of cold adaptation in vertebrates, including mammoths, lemmings and ptarmigan, with particular focus on thermosensation genes, using a combination of genomics, structural and functional protein analysis, as well as computational modelling. As part of this project, the Stockholm team will use hybridization capture and palaeogenomics methods to reconstruct adaptive evolution across hundreds of thousands of years. The postdoctoral work done at the Centre for Palaeogenetics will involve: 1) Computational identification of candidate genes for cold adaptation across a broad set of Arctic vertebrates. 2) Design of a hybridization capture array to enrich these genes from ancient DNA libraries. 3) Laboratory analysis to generate temporal genomic datasets targeting evolutionary change from multiple Arctic vertebrates. 4) Computational analysis of the resulting data to identify the timing, rate and extent of evolutionary change and how these are related to past environmental change. The successful candidate is expected to take full responsibility for the practical design and implementation of the experiments, and take a leading role in the collection and analysis of the resulting data as well as writing of manuscripts. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the overall scientific community at the Centre for Palaeogenetics, present results at national and international conferences, and will also be given the opportunity to mentor graduate and undergraduate students at the Centre. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The salary is provided as a tax-free scholarship stipend of 30,000 SEK per month. Only candidates with a doctoral degree, or similar equivalent, acquired in a country other than Sweden are eligible to apply. The applicant must have a PhD in genomics, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, or a similar subject, from a non-Swedish accredited college/university. The degree must have been completed by the start of the employment. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND TERMS Overall, this is an innovative and collaborative opportunity combining diverse fields to answer outstanding questions about the evolution of Arctic vertebrates. To be successful, the candidate should be creative and ambitious, and must have a demonstrated track-record of scientific achievements in genomics, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, or a similar subject. Prior experience in palaeogenomics, hybridization capture, bioinformatics, and/or computational genomics will be considered important merits. Given the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of the HFSP project, applicants should be good communicators and be happy to work in an international team, spread across three countries, as well as capable of working independently to solve challenging technical problems. The working language is English. The position is a full-time stipend for three years. As this is a stipend, the position is considered educational and the PI is the educational host. Consequently, it is also important to note that the position does not entail entitlements such as sick leave pay, parental leave pay, holiday entitlement pay, healthcare subsidies or pension contributions. The start date is flexible, but ideally as soon as possible. Stockholm University and the Centre for Palaeogenetics strive to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. CONTACT Further information about the position as well as the research project can be obtained from the host: Professor Love Dalén (love.dalen@zoologi.su.se) APPLICATION Apply for the position by sending the application as a single pdf to love.dalen@zoologi.su.se It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. Please include the following information in your application as a single combined pdf file titled "XX HFSP postdoc application" where XX is your last name: 1) Cover letter outlining why you are interested in, and what makes you suitable for, the position. No more than 2 pages and preferably with some reference to the relevant literature. 2) Your CV - including contact details, degrees and other completed courses, work experience, and a list of publications 3) Contact details for 2-3 reference persons Note: a copy of your PhD diploma will need to be provided if you are selected. Love Dalén (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)