A position is available for a Postdoctoral Fellow in MicroRNA- and Single Cell Transcriptomics at The Arctic University Museum (UM) in Tromsø, Norway.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: MicroRNA- and Single Cell Transcriptomics
Location: The Arctic University Museum, Tromsø, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Norwegian doctoral degree in the biological or biomedical sciences, preferably in Molecular Biology, or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree
- Knowledge of advanced molecular biology laboratory techniques, such as smallRNAseq library preparation and Illumina sequencing
- Experience with single-cell library preparation and cell-sorting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Job Description:
A position is available for a Postdoctoral Fellow in MicroRNA- and Single Cell Transcriptomics at The Arctic University Museum (UM) in Tromsø, Norway. The position is a fixed-term position for a duration of two years and is affiliated with the research group “MIRevelution – the reversibility of microRNA evolution and canalization as drivers of organismic evolution”.
The Postdoctoral Fellow, in close collaboration with a PhD student, will establish Next Generation sequencing approaches such as AQ-seq to generate bulk microRNA data from a large range of free-living and parasitic marine invertebrates. The project significantly expands beyond state-of-the-art approaches to answer open questions in the relationships within animals and push microRNA research to a quantitative, comparative and cellular level. The project further aims to expand the recently established field of paleotranscriptomics to museum collections and permafrost samples.
The successful candidate will gain expertise in bioinformatics, single-cell transcriptomics and microRNA evolution & annotation. Emphasis will be put on the candidate’s demonstrated experience in research, motivation and personal suitability for the position.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can contact Dr. Bastian Fromm for further information about the position.
Contact: Dr. Bastian Fromm Phone: +47 908 16 536 Email: bastian.fromm@uit.no
