Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 8 Nov 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
We are seeking a talented Research Fellow to join Assistant Professor Jarkko Salojärvi’s research at School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Project Description
In this project you will carry out a comparative population genomics study of two closely related tree species from Ulmaceae family having different life styles but the same ecological niche in their habitat. Your task will be to set up necessary agreements to obtain samples of the species from South East Asia region, and carry out whole genome sequencing of the populations to identify convergent and diverging patterns of adaptation among the species, especially adaptations related to their root microbiome, and to understand the extent of gene flow as well as historical population dynamics.
Research Environment
The work is carried out in the research group of Asst Prof Jarkko Salojärvi. The group studies population genomics and systems biology in plants. A particular research interest is the link between microevolution and macroevolution, that is, adaptation in populations versus long-term evolution at genome level. The group is divided between Nanyang Technological University at Singapore and University of Helsinki at Finland. The Singapore group is recently established and focuses on computational analyses, for which the host university has provided ample resources.
Reference
Salojärvi, Smolander et al. Genome sequencing and population genomic analyses provide insights into the adaptive landscape of silver birch. Nature Genetics 49(6):904-912, 2017.
Requirements
- The candidate should preferably have a PhD in population genomics and necessary skills to learn advanced statistics
- Programming/scripting experience (shell scripting and R) and strong background of working in a Linux environment with whole genome sequencing data is required
We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Company
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).
We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme.
About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)
The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.
The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.
Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.
Eligibility:
• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university.
Terms and Conditions:
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure.
Application Procedure:
Please click here for more information.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020
- Telephone
- +(65)67911744
- Location
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50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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