Post-doctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Genomics

1 week ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**Two post-doctoral researcher positions are available that will play key roles in delivering an exciting new 4-year multi-partner BBSRC research project focussed on understanding genome evolution following whole genome duplication (WGD, i.e. polyploidy) events across the Tree of Life (please see rediploidisation.org). The researchers, based at the Roslin Institute, will lead and deliver ambitious scientific objectives as part of a highly integrated multi-partner consortium, for example using cutting-edge comparative single cell transcriptomics and whole genome alignment approaches to reconstruct genetic and functional changes that follow WGD events in diverse eukaryotic taxa.**

One post focusses on comparative single cell transcriptomics and is available full-time (35 hours per week) for three years with potential for extension up to 4 years. This post will involve both lab work and bioinformatic analyses.

Both posts will be based primarily _on campus _at the Roslin Institute; however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns (on a contractual basis) and requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combine a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

For more information about Professor Macqueen’s research group, see: here

The salary for these posts is **UE07 £40,247 to £47,874**per annum (pro rata if part time).

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- PhD in relevant discipline of biology
- Extensive experience in comparative or evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics
- Proven skills in a range of advanced omics technologies
- Demonstrated interests in genome evolution
- Proven track record of publishing first author papers in high quality journalsPotentially skills in lab work required to produce high quality omics datasets

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**Application Information**
- CV including full details of Educational Background, Career to Date, Publication Record, and Main Achievements
- Cover letter outlining motivation and relevant experience for position

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page**(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. The Roslin Institute, where the post will be based, holds a Gold Athena SWAN award. The University of Edinburgh is a member of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages**(opens new browser tab).

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