Outline

Tasks description:

• Analysis of recent and paleo-metabarcoding data using standard tools for analysis of high-throughput sequencing data
• Adapting algorithms and statistical methods for the processing of metabarcoding data of particular taxonomic groups (e.g. foraminifera)
• Curating barcoding and metabarcoding databases of selected taxa targeted by the project
• Teaching and assistance in using bioinformatic tools applied to environmental genomics and paleogenomics 
• Maintenance and updating of bioinformatics tools routinely used in the lab.
• Writing scientific publications

• Presentation of the results at international scientific conferences

  Requirements:

• Ph.D. in oceanography (specialization in marine biology/molecular ecology/microbiology)
• Strong experience in high-throughput sequencing data generation and analysis (metabarcoding and/or metagenomics) documented by research articles
• Experience in molecular techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, High-throughput sequencing)
• Excellent knowledge of statistical tools applied to microbial ecology and paleoceanography, with focus on biomonitoring and paleogenomics
• Proficiency in bioinformatics and biostatistics (R, Python or MATLAB)
• High motivation for scientific work
• Very good English written and verbal communication skills
• Authorship/co-authorship of scientific papers and conference presentations in the field of oceanography/paleoceanohgraphy
• Experience in field research and research cruises will be appreciated

What is funded

• 1 adjunct position in the Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Paleoceanography, Environmental DNA Laboratory
• salary: 6841,00 PLN gross per month for 12 months
• duration: 12 months 
• start date: November 2024

Duration

12 months

Eligibility

Required documents:

• CV
• Copy of the Master’s and PhD diplomas
• Cover letter
• List of scientific publications, participation in research projects, conference attendance, awards etc 
• Contact information
• Consent clause*

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I also declare that I have read the information on the processing of personal data provided by the Institute in accordance with Article 13 GDPR.

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Other informations:

• To apply, please send an email to IO PAN office (office@iopan.pl) and Joanna Pawlowska-Tomkowicz (pawlowska@iopan.pl)
• The candidates may be requested additional information or invited to an interview 
• The candidates that will not provide all documents, will not be taken into consideration