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Friday, July 23, 2010

PhD position in Molecular Genetics of the Honey Bee

Overview

Applications are invited for a PhD position at Aarhus University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (DJF), Department of Genetics and Biotechnology. The position is available for three years beginning as soon as possible.

Research area and project description

The PhD-program is within the area of molecular genetics and bioinformatics. The main focus of the project is to study aspects of sex determination in the honey bee, including mechanistic studies to understand the underlying mechanism of complementarity of alleles at the CSD (Complementary Sex Determiner) locus. The study will involve gene expression analysis, protein-protein interaction studies, and large scale sequencing and genotyping of CSD alleles.

Qualifications and specific competences

Applicants to the PhD positions must have a relevant Master’s degree (or graduate in the very near future – documentation for final thesis and date of examination and academic transcript must be enclosed in the application. Laboratory experience within the area of molecular biology and “Next Generation” sequencing technologies are required for this position. Applicants also having experience with analysis of large scale sequencing data will be preferred.

Place of Employment and Place of Work

The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology. Research Group of Molecular Genetics and Systems Biology.


Salary and Terms of Employment

Salary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics and government circular from the Ministry of Finance regarding PhD students as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.

The salary level for PhD students with qualifications corresponding to a Danish Master degree is approx. DKK 288,000 per year excluding pension (corresponding to USD 48,600 / EUR 38,600 per year - depending on the rate of exchange at the actual time of employment).

Matriculation as a PhD student will be in accordance with Ministerial Order no. 18 of 14 January 2008 on the PhD Programme at Universities, and matriculation at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a prerequisite for employment as a PhD student.



Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by:

15/08/2010


The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences encourages all, irrespective of personal background, to apply.

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a faculty at Aarhus University. The faculty employs approx. 950 staff members. The activities at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences are primarily carried out at Foulum (near Viborg), Aarslev (near Odense), Flakkebjerg (near Slagelse) and Sorgenfri (near Kgs. Lyngby). For further information: www.agrsci.org

Aarhus University offers a good and inspiring education and research environment for 38,000 students and 9,200 members of staff, ensuring results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for 2010 amounts to DKK 5.6 billion. The university’s strategy and development contract are available at www.au.dk/en.


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