PhD scholarship within comparative evolutionary genomics

About the position

The Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has one vacant 3-year PhD–position within comparative evolutionary genomics, with the possibility of extension for up to one year. 

Whole genome duplication (WGD) has played a central role in the evolution of vertebrates, creating opportunities for evolutionary innovations. Our research has shown that WGD spark strong selection pressure on the function and regulation of many genes and pathways. However, the precise mechanisms underlying these gene regulatory adaptations remain largely unknown. 

In the Norwegian Research Council-funded project, ThreeD, we will use salmonid fish as a model to explore the emerging hypothesis that selection on 3D genome organization drives gene regulatory evolution following WGD. 

The applicant is made aware that the application for a PhD position at NMBU is at the same time an application for admission to a PhD programme at the institution. The documentation that is necessary to ensure that the admission requirements are met must be uploaded as an attachment (se details below).

Main tasks

• Use comparative genomics methods to study evolution of gene expression and chromatin organization.
• Analyze multi-omics data including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and Hi-C data.
• Understand how evolutionary forces shape genome regulation.

The successful candidate is expected to enter a plan for the progress of the work towards a PhD degree during the first months of the appointment, with a view to completing a doctorate within the PhD scholarship period. 

Competence

The successful applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU. The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year master’s degree or a cand.med.vet. degree, with a learning outcome corresponding to the descriptions in the Norwegian Qualification Framework, second cycle. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background relevant to the position and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admission criteria please see the PhD Regulations and the relevant PhD programme description.

The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.

Required Academic qualifications

• Master’s degree in evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, data science, genomics, or a related field.

Required experiences:

• Proficiency in at least one programming languages (preferably R).
• Experience in handling large-scale biological data (preferably omics-data).
• Experience in statistical data analysis and visualization.

Desired experiences:

• Analysis of multi-omics data.
• Comparative genomics.
• Development of reproducible research using tools such as git, markdown, etc.

You need:

• Enthusiasm and talent for scientific research.  
• A love for writing academic text.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate in a multidisciplinary research team. 
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Remuneration and further information

The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD Fellow. PhD Fellows are normally placed in pay grade 54 (532 200 NOK) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.

Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.

For further information, please contact Professor Torgeir R. Hvidsten 

E-mail: torgeir.r.hvidsten@nmbu.no; phone +47 67232491

Information for PhD applicants and general Information to applicants

Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Application deadline: 31.10.2024

In the application, the candidate must confirm that information and documentation (in the form of attachments) submitted via the job application can also be used by NMBU in a possible admission process.

Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present original diplomas and certificates.

The following documents must be attached to the application:

• Motivation letter (maximum 1 page). Please note that applications that lack a motivation letter clearly stating why the candidate is qualified and motivated for this particular project will be disregarded.
• Complete CV 
• Certified copies of academic diplomas and certificates. (i.e. Diploma, transcript. Diploma supplement for both bachelor and master). Diplomas, transcripts and diploma supplements that are not in Norwegian or English must be uploaded in the original language. An English translation of these documents must also be attached.
• Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement, or a similar document, which describes in detail the study program and grading system.
• Documentation of proficiency in written and oral English in accordance with NMBU PhD regulation section 5-2 (3). 
• Names and contact details for two references
• Additional relevant documentation of professional knowledge (for example, list of scientific works). If it is difficult to judge the applicant’s contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant’s contribution must be included.

About The Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science

The Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science (KBM) has about 180 employees, 80 PhD students and 500 BSc and MSc students. The faculty has 11 research groups within chemistry and biochemistry, microbiology and microbial gene technology, bioinformatics and data analysis, food science and nutrition. The Faculty has a state-of-the-art infrastructure for research and education: A biorefinery lab, proteomics platform, fermentation lab, a murine facility, platform for studies of microbial regulation of GHG release and a small-scale pilot plant for processing of food, incl. a microbrewery. Additionally, KBM has a strong competence in enzymology, fermentation and biorefining. KBM aims at a strong research position and collaborates in networks and research projects both nationally and internationally. 
 

For further information please follow this link: https://www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/kbm

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