Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genomics: The Wellcome Sanger Institute is offering a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in genomic science to study the evolution of bats. The successful candidate will work on the Tree of Life program with the assembly, curation, and genomic science teams. The research will be carried out in collaboration with Bat1K, Vertebrate Genomes Project, and Darwin Tree of Life scientists.
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| Scholarship Title | Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genomics of Bat Evolution |
|---|---|
| Study Area | Genomics, Phylogenomic Statistical Analysis |
| Scholarship Description | The fellowship is for a duration of 3 years to study the evolution of bats. The successful candidate will work on the Tree of Life program with the assembly, curation, and genomic science teams, in collaboration with Bat1K, Vertebrate Genomes Project, and Darwin Tree of Life scientists. |
| Eligibility | PhD in a relevant subject, knowledge of phylogenomic statistical analysis, experience working with large genomic datasets and diverse databases, programming skills in relevant modern languages, excellent organizational and communication skills, team player, commitment to open science, and ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently. |
| Required Documents | CV, cover letter outlining skills set out in eligibility criteria |
| How to Apply | Apply online with CV and cover letter |
| Last Date | March 12, 2023 |
Study Area: The postdoctoral fellowship is in the field of genomics and will involve phylogenomic statistical analysis to study the evolution of bats. The successful candidate will work on the Tree of Life program with the assembly, curation, and genomic science teams.
Scholarship Description: The Wellcome Sanger Institute is offering a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in genomic science to study the evolution of bats. The successful candidate will work on the Tree of Life program with the assembly, curation, and genomic science teams, in collaboration with Bat1K, Vertebrate Genomes Project, and Darwin Tree of Life scientists. The primary focus will be on comparative phylogenomic analyses of family level reference quality bat genomes, with a focus on the evolutionary dynamics of genes and other features, such as viral integrations, associated with bat-specific traits. The fellowship offers opportunities to drive self-proposed research using the bat genomic data.
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to candidates who hold a PhD qualification in a relevant subject area. Applicants should have a proven track record of knowledge of phylogenomic statistical analyses and experience working with large genomic datasets and diverse databases. Programming skills in relevant modern languages, including R, are essential. The candidate should also have excellent organizational and communication skills, be a team player, committed to open science, and able to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.
Required Documents: Interested candidates should apply online with their CV and a cover letter outlining how they meet the eligibility criteria.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply online with their CV and cover letter.
Last Date: The last date for submitting the application is March 12, 2023.
Working at Wellcome Sanger: The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant international Postdoctoral Fellow community at the Sanger Institute with a wide program of transferable skills training and excellent career development opportunities. The institute offers a flexible-hybrid working environment designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
