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Postdoc position in comparative genomics of animals Dr. Jesus Lozano (POST16319012024)

Universitat de Barcelona The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
19 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universitat de Barcelona
Department
Organisation profile
Research Field
Biological sciences
Environmental science
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37,5
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
PID2022-137753NA-I00
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who has worked in the field of evolutionary biology and has experience in comparative genomics and the development and application of novel phylogenetic methods. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience in chromosome-scale genome assemblies. The tasks to develop are the following:

  • Genome assemblies at chromosome-scale level
  • Development of phylogenetic methods
  • Building matrices of orthologous genes
  • Comparative genomics

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

 

  • PhD in Evolutionary Biology or Computational BiologySpecific requirements
Specific Requirements
  • Proven track record of studies applying phylogenetic methods, particularly in animal
  • Strong background in bioinformatics
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Biological sciencesEnvironmental science
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10
Internal Application form(s) needed
4. Sol·licitud_1.pdf
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(402.79 KB - PDF)
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5. Register Application for postdoctoral positions non-residents in the spanish state-1_1.pdf
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(269.9 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information

Benefits

Gross salary per year: 26400€

Eligibility criteria

We are looking for an evolutionary biologist with experience in phylogenomics and the development of phylogenetic methods. Ideally, we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with previous experience in genome assembly and comparative genomics

Selection process

• Adequacy of the CV (maximum 50)
• Letter of motivation (maximum 30)
• Experience in the field (maximum 20). >3 years (20 points), <3 years (10 points)
Minimum score to pass the selection process = 80

Additional comments

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08028 Barcelona
Street
Av. Diagonal, 643,
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Contact

State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Website
Street
Av. Diagonal, 643,
Postal Code
08028 Barcelona
E-Mail
oag.biologiacienciesterra@ub.edu
jesus.lozano@ub.edu