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From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
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Subject: [Bco] Doctoral student position for posting in the plant geneticsgroup, University of Oulu

Doctoral student position in genomics of speciation in Arabidopsis lyrata available in the plant genetics group, Department of Biology, University of Oulu, Finland

Arabidopsis lyrata is an outcrossing relative of the A. thaliana. The genome sequence of A. lyrata has just been completed. The project examines the genetics of incipient reproductive isolation between subspecies of A. lyrata, (e.g. Kuittinen et al. 2004 Genetics, Leppälä et al. 2008 Heredity), and its ecological consequences, exploiting the methods applicable in a fully sequenced species.

The doctoral student will be able to influence the shaping of the thesis work with the project. The student will interact with doctoral students already working on related issues, and with partners of an ERANET Plant genomics project Arelatives http://www.erapg.org/everyone/9587/18624/18614/18626

The funding for the doctoral thesis can be up to four years, depending on the starting date. The project is funded by the Biosciences and Environment Research Council of Finland.

The salary is based on the Finnish Universities scales for teaching and research personnel, which include a component based on personal work performance.

The application should include a CV, a publication list, a statement of research interests and a short description of the motivation for applying for this position, and the names of two references.

The applications should be sent to Outi.Savolainen@oulu.fi , preferably by e- mail, before December 15, (or until position is filled). For further information, please contact Outi.Savolainen@oulu.fi (phone +358-8-5531782).

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