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Postdoctoral position in developmental biology - (epigenomics and epitranscriptomics)

Application deadline: 15.08.2018

Nord University

Global challenges demand new insight, innovative solutions and local legitimacy. Nord University is a young university with strong regional ties and a global perspective. We are committed to delivering relevant educational programmes and research, with a focus on blue and green growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, and welfare, health and education. Nord University has 12,000 students and 1,200 employees at nine study locations in central and northern Norway.

The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA) educates people who promote sustainable and innovative developmentto meet global challenges in food production, climate and environment. The Faculty is an international arena for education, research and knowledge dissemination, with employees and students from 25 different countries. The Faculty offers a PhD in Aquatic Biosciences. The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture has 900 students and 140 employees in Bodø and Steinkjer. The professional community is organised into the following divisions: Aquaculture, Ecology, Genomics and Animal Science, Production and Welfare.Read more: www.nord.no/en/fba.

About the position

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University (Bodø, Norway) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a three-year postdoctoral position in developmental biology – epitranscriptomics and epigenomics. The position starts on January 01, 2019.

The successful candidate will join the project Innate Control of Early Embryonic Development (InnControl) funded by Research Council of Norway (FriPro Toppforsk program). This cutting-edge project investigates regulatory mechanisms governing the transfer, modifications, and execution of parental developmental instruction at the onset of embryonic development. Zebrafish and medaka are vertebrate animal models. The approach is based on combination of high-throughput analyses of genetic and epigenetic information with functional genomics. The project’s consortium consists of internationally renowned academic experts in transcriptomics, proteomics, functional genomics, RNA biology, fish reproductive and developmental biology, epigenomics, and epitranscriptomics. Cooperative environment, innovative high-impact research topics, and research training and mentoring in relevant state-of-the-art methods at leading laboratories, will help the Fellow to build a competitive expertise in frontier science within regulatory developmental biology.

The successful candidate will study DNA and RNA modifications associated with regulation of the early embryonic development, and their modulation by environmental stressors. The Fellow will spend appropriate time at the Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, where she/he will obtain training in m6A-seq, nano-hmC-Seal, and nano-TAB-seq methods, and will perform analyses. At Nord University, Deep-Seq facility, the Fellow will perform sequencing experiments on regulatory transcriptome and epitranscriptome, and will contribute to developing new sequencing protocols for enrichment in specific RNA classes and absolute quantification of small RNAs.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for highly motivated, creative and ambitious applicants with a strong academic record and the ability to collaborate with other members of a multidisciplinary team whilst developing their own research project.

At the time of taking up the appointment, the candidate should have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, namely epigenetics, molecular developmental biology, RNA biology, genomics, or bioinformatics.

Prior knowledge and laboratory skills within high-throughput genomics and/or transcriptomics, relevant bioinformatics, and molecular developmental biology are essential for the successful accomplishment of the project.

Appropriate academic record, which proves the candidate’s ability to succeed in this challenging project, is required.

Hands-on experience in RNA-seq pipeline (including sample preparation, library construction, and sequencing), RNA bioinformatics, epigenomics, epitranscriptomics, non-coding RNAs, and fish embryonic development are advantageous for the position.

Proficiency in oral and written English is essential and must be documented either by the Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification or internationally recognised certificates, such as TOEFL, IELTS, APIEL or similar. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language will be beneficial for the position.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in multiple activities related to the InnControl project and her/his responsibilities include:

  • Designing and performing experiments in close collaboration with the project leader;
  • Co-supervision of PhD, MSc, and BSc students, as well as visiting researchers associated with the project;
  • Collaboration with other members of the InnControl team;
  • Reporting and publishing results;
  • Participation in knowledge transfer and dissemination activities

We offer

The annual salary for postdodoc is set at wage level from 59 (from NOK 515 200) in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.

  • Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for borrowing, insurance and pension.
  • Creative and collegial working environment
  • A workplace with steady progressive development
  • Flexible working hours
  • Active university sports team

General information

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Candidates from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. Nord University practises moderate allocation according to gender quotas in accordance with the Basic Agreement for State Employees.

Contact information

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Igor Babiak (email: igor.s.babiak@nord.no ; telephone: +47 75 51 79 22).

Questions related to the application process should be addressed to the office manager Irene Stork (email: irene.stork@nord.no; telephone +47 75 51 74 42).

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

The Faculty has policy to validate the relevant enclosed documentation. The validation will be performed by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education - NOKUT. Applicants with foreign education have to fill in and sign a consent form from NOKUT, see below.

Applicants for this position are requested to include the following information:

  • Cover letter outlining the candidate’s motivation, relevant experience, and how she/he will contribute to the successful implementation of the project (maximum 1 page)
  • A sketch of a potential research project on early embryonic epigenome and regulatory epitranscriptome in zebrafish (maximum 1 page)
  • Curriculum Vitae, including acquired knowledge and skills (emphasis on hands-on experience in relevant methods), and a list of publications and other scientific contributions
  • Summary/extended Abstract of PhD dissertation and MSc thesis (maximum 3 pages each)
  • Certified copies of academic degree transcripts and any other relevant qualifications
  • Contact details for at least two referees
  • Signed consent form (if relevant)

All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the complete documentation within the deadline.

After the application deadline, an applicant list will be announced publicly. Applicants asking for confidentiality must specifically explain the reasons for this in their application. Even so, the information can be published if the reasons for confidentiality are not found relevant. In such the case, an applicant will be given notice prior to the announcement, and he/she will have opportunity to withdraw the application

Refnr. 30079694

Apply for position

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Søknadsfrist: 15.08.2018

Web: www.nord.no

Kontakt: Professor Igor Babiak

Telefon: +47 75 51 79 22

E-post: igor.s.babiak@nord.no

Kontakt 2: Irene Stork (Office manager)

Telefon: +47 75 51 74 42

E-post: irene.stork@nord.no

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