Postdoctoral Position

PaleOmics-laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland

Deadline: January 31, 2023

Professor Antti Sajantila's group is looking for a post-doc in ancient-DNA project, including analysis human and pathogen DNA in contextually well-described ancient specimens from Finland and Peru.

Time period: 24 months in 2023-2024, possibility for extension.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a PhD in evolutionary biology, biochemistry, population genetics, microbiology, human genetics, bioinformatics, or related fields. Experience in working in DNA laboratory and/or analysis of DNA data and/or bioinformatics is required. Solid previous publications in these fields is important criterion. An independent working style and dynamic personality are valued. Working language is English.

Work conditions: The postdoc will be based at the PaleOmics laboratory, which is located in the Haartman Institute / Department of Forensic Medicine as part of the Medical Faculty in the University of Helsinki and in the midst of Helsinki University Hospital Campus. We are in a research oriented campus with many possibilities for collaboration with the Departments of Virology, Pathology, Anatomy, Human Genetics (www.finngen.fi/en) and Forensic Medicine. University of Helsinki was founded in 1640, and is one of the world's leading universities for research; among the top 100 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai list).

Application process: Applicants should send a single PDF file including a motivation letter describing experience and expertise relevant, CV with a list of publications, and the contacts for 3 references, to antti.sajantila@helsinki.fi by 31.1.2023 or ask for extension of this deadline, if needed.

Position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

For more information, contact Professor Antti Sajantila

Email: antti.sajantila@helsinki.fi

Mobile: +358-400-605205

"Sajantila, Antti J" antti.sajantila@helsinki.fi

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