Two Postdoctoral Positions in neural development of eusocial insects, Section for Ecology and Evolution, Department of Biology : Copenhagen, Denmark

The Centre for Social Evolution, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, is offering two postdoctoral positions starting on 1 May 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are for 2 years.

Project description
Research will focus on the ontogeny of gene-regulatory networks during larval development in ants and other eusocial insects, and on environmental factors that epigenetically determine canalized and plastic caste developmental pathways.

The projects will use comparative genomics and transcriptomics tools to investigate gene expression/regulation and will have bioinformatics support from other group members in Copenhagen and atBGI-Shenzhen.

We hope to attract both a developmental biologists and a neurobiologist to cover complementary angles in this 5-year research program, funded by a grant from the Lundbeck Foundation to Dr. Guojie Zhang.

General job description
• Independently carry out and publish cutting edge research
• Present results in national and international congresses and scientific meetings
• Limited participation in teaching and dissemination activities of the Centre

Required qualifications
• A PhD degree within developmental biology, neurobiology, molecular biology or related fields
• Relevant lab expertise in tissue dissection and molecular biology techniques
• A convincing publication track record
• Explicit interests in being part of an interdisciplinary team
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We can offer
• A strong, internationally recognized and interdisciplinary working environment with an open academic atmosphere
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• Location in the beautiful city of Copenhagen

Place of employment and work
The employments are at Center for Social Evolution, Section for Ecology and Evolution, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen.
Application:
The application must contain:
• Motivated letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Ph.D. diploma
• Contact details of 2 persons for references

Procedures 
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). For post docs the salary is based on seniority and is currently between DKK 32.095 and DKK 33.792 plus pension contribution and the possibility to negotiate further supplement.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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