Postdoctoral position in the field of paleogenomics / ancient DNA Professor Antti Sajantila's research group at the University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine in Helsinki, Finland, is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work with us in our newly established ancient DNA facilities. We are an enthusiastic team composed of the PI, three postdocs, one PhD student, and two BSc students. Our focus is on the analysis of human and pathogen genomes (viruses) from samples derived from archaeological sites in North Europe and South America. Our projects are multidisciplinary integrating several methodological approaches. The Project: The successful candidate will work with human and pathogen DNA data obtained from the Levänluhta archaeological site in Finland. Levänluhta is one of Northern Europe's most intriguing Iron Age mysteries: a water burial dated to the 5th to the 8th centuries, contrasting starkly with the typical burial customs of the time. This waterlogged environment hosted remarkably preserved remains of around 100 individuals, making it one of Finland's oldest known burial sites with well-preserved human bones. We are interested in uncovering the genetic make-up and relationships of these people as well as the pathogens they carried. To date, genetic data have been published from only a few individuals showing an interesting affinity to modern-day Saami in northern Fennoscandia (see https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-07483-5 and https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1279-z). Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD in bioinformatics, biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, medicine, or a similar field, and a strong understanding of working with ancient DNA. Experience in using bioinformatic tools and population genetic software suited to aDNA analysis is a necessity. Postdoc Period: Minimum of two years. Salary: To be discussed during the interview. Application: Please submit the following materials: 1. A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position. 2. A CV with up to 10 of your most relevant publications. 3. Contact information for at least two professional references. Send your application to antti.sajantila@helsinki.fi. Deadline: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. More about us: Professor Antti Sajantila: www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/people/people-finder/antti-sajantila-9010014 Research group (PaleOmics lab): https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/sajalab sajaLab | University of Helsinki sajalab - Department of Forensic Medicine. The PaleOmics lab is located in the Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Helsinki and led by Professor Antti Sajantila.The general interest of the group is to understand disease and molecular evolution, human population diversity and migrations of past populations. www.helsinki.fi "Sajantila, Antti J" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)