Postdoctoral in bioinformatics and evolution of antibiotic resistance

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Postdoctoral fellow in bioinformatics and evolution of antibiotic resistance

We seek a bioinformatician with a recent PhD degree for a full-time postdoctoral position within the research group led by Professor Joakim Larsson, Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute for Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The focus of the research group is on antibiotic resistance development, particularly the role of the external environment. The group consists of 1 professor, 2 associate professors, 6 postdoctoral fellows, 1 PhD students, 1 biologist, 1 research assistant, a guest researcher as well as master students. (https://www.gu.se/en/biomedicine/about-us/department-of-infectious-diseases/joakim-larsson-group). Larsson also leads the Centre of Antibiotic Resistance Research at University of Gothenburg (CARe; www.gu.se/en/care) with over 100 researchers. The group has extensive collaboration with other universities, nationally and internationally. The research is interdisciplinary and has significant funding through e.g. the Swedish Research Councils VR and Formas.

Subject area 
Bioinformatics and evolution of antibiotic resistance. 

Subject area description 
Most of the resistance genes that cause problems in the clinic today seem to originate from harmless, environmental bacteria, but the data is still fragmented. A better knowledge about the origins and environments involved in the mobilization and transfer of resistance genes to pathogens will be valuable to be assess and respond to threats to our health. We are now looking for a postdoctoral fellow who is interested in exploring the origins of antibiotic resistance.

Duties 
The researcher will be responsible for exploring the recent origins of antibiotic resistance genes using bioinformatics and comparative genomics. The work involves both planning, execution of the analyses and writing of scientific articles, as well as giving presentation at scientific meetings.

Eligibility 
The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. 

To be eligible, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree or equivalent degree before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree earlier may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.  

Assessment criteria 
Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

PhD in a relevant subject. Extensive experience with bioinformatics, and particularly comparative genomics analyses to identify the evolutionary history of bacterial genes. In depth experience with research on antibiotic resistance, particularly environmental dimensions. In depth experience with relevant software and programming skills, and a track record of public software development. Excellent scientific publication record with relevant articles in relation to the time passed since the applicant´s PhD exam. Excellent ability to communicate science in English, both orally and in written text, a developed way of critical thinking and a documented ability to work successfully in a group are all additional qualifying criteria. 

Employment 
The employment is full time and temporary, two years with the possibility of one year's extension, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed. 

Contact information 
If you have any questions about the position, Please contact: professor Joakim Larsson (joakim.larsson@fysiologi.gu.se).

Unions 
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande  

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

The application should contain:

- A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying

- A CV including a list of publications

- Proof of completed PhD

- Contact details of two references

Applications must be received by: 2022-05-19

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