Research Fellow in Reproductive Genomics

Duties and responsibilities

• Carrying out research activities in the field on statistical genetics at the Institute of Genomics. Analysis and publication of research results.
• Consulting other members of the research group on topics related to women's reproductive biology.
• Participation in writing funding proposals and applying for funding.
• Participation in teaching activities at the Insitute of Genomics.
• Participation in organizing research-related events (conferences etc) led by the Insitute of Genomics.
• Popularizing reproductive genetics.

Required qualifications
PhD or an equivalent qualification

Required experience

• Experience with common methods in statistical genetics.
• Experience on the field of genetics, informatics and epidemiology.
• Previous experience with expression data analysis methods.
• Previous research expertise in the genetics of women's health.
• Experience of collaboration with other research groups, both in Estonia and internationally.
• Published research papers in peer-reviewed journals on the field of statistical genetics.
• Successful supervision of undergraduate and/or Master level students.

Required language skills
Very good command of English

Additional information on remuneration
1300 euros per 0.5 workload (gross)

Number of vacancies
1

Documents required for applying

1. A letter of application to the Rector.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of research publications (if necessary, enclosing copies or offprints of more important publications).
4. A copy of a document (including its annexes) which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (with authorized translation into Estonian, English or Russian if the credential is not in Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, French, Italian, Ukrainian and Belarussian languages). A candidate can be required to submit the original or a certified copy of the document (including its annexes) showing the candidate to hold the required qualification. If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question abroad, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position.
5. Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).

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