Hi all, See below advert for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2 year position (with a further 6 month extension upon satisfactory progress), up in Tromsø northern Norway. The position is to start no later than 1st February next year. Job applications MUST be submitted through jobbnorge.no, and the closing deadline is 25th October. Don't hesitate to get in contact with me for more directed questions, however I will be onboard ship and out of contact until 29th September. Please note, previous applicants for the position need not reapply. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Southern Ocean molecular ecology (2 years) The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) in Tromsø, Norway invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position in Southern Ocean molecular ecology, which includes studies of the molecular ecology of two krill-predators in the Southern Ocean, Antarctic fur seals and macaroni penguins. The position is supported by the Norwegian Antarctic Research Expedition (NARE) project entitled "Population structure and contemporary gene flow in two sympatrically-breeding Southern Ocean predators with contrasting demographics". The work will be conducted in our Research Department, Section of Biodiversity, in collaboration with the national Antarctic programs of Australia, Chile, France, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Germany. The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term position for a period of 2 years with a possible extension, depending on funding. Work Content The aims of the project are three-fold: 1) to provide a comprehensive description of contemporary, circumpolar gene flow of two sympatrically-breeding species, used by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Living Marine Resources (CCAMLR), to monitor the ecological state of the Southern Ocean, 2) to characterise the demographic histories of each species in terms of bottlenecks, founder effects and expansion events and 3) to characterise patterns of selective pressure in each species across regional scales using genome scans. The work will require nuclear and mitochondrial DNA to be extracted and prepared from blood and other tissue samples taken from each species (already collected), at each of nine sub-Antarctic island locations. Analyses to achieve the project aims will then require the appropriate application of markers that are either selectively neutral (e.g. species-specific microsatellites and mtDNA) or under active selection (ddRAD-TAG sequenced Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) and subsequent analyses using bioinformatic tools. Qualifications The candidate must hold a PhD in molecular ecology or a closely related field. A documented completed degree is a prerequisite for employment. We seek candidates with expertise in laboratory work (DNA extraction, preparation, PCR, sequencing) and numerical analytical techniques. Experience with High Throughput Sequencing technology is required, and candidates that have worked with restriction site associated DNA tags (RAD-TAG) will be preferred. A proven ability to synthesise molecular genetic data into an ecological and environmental context is considered an asset. Publication of results is of great importance and recent articles in highly rated peer-reviewed scientific journals must demonstrate such ability. The candidate must have experience with more than one of the following tools: ABC (Approximate Bayesian Computing), BAYESASS, BEAST, bioinformatics, MATLAB, MIGRATE, STRUCTURE, and R. We seek a candidate with good collaboration skills, but who also can conduct independent research. Good written and spoken communication skills in English are required. General The work place is Tromsø, Norway. The salary will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate, under the Norwegian state salary code 1352, scale 57-64 (currently NOK 486 100 - 556 700 per year). The position is open immediately. The main objective of the appointment as a postdoctoral research fellow is to qualify for work in senior academic positions. No one may be appointed to more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. The maximum appointment-period for position as postdoctoral research fellow is four years. The project will involve a placement with Dr Joe Hoffman at the University of Bielfeld (Germany) and close collaboration with Dr Julianna Vianna of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. The Norwegian State Administration strives to mirror the diversity of its population and thereby achieve a balanced mix of age, gender and ethnic backgrounds among its employees. All qualified candidates with different backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Norwegian Polar Institute is an IW-enterprise and adjustments will be made to the workplace regarding health issues, if necessary. Tromsø is a city of 70.000 residents situated in northern Norway at nearly 70°N. Tromsø is known as a good place to experience the midnight sun, polar night, varied outdoor activities and a lively cultural and entertainment environment. It is also a major, and expanding, center for research, with numerous government and private research institutions and a major university. The NPI's Research Department is very diverse, both in scientific interests and in nationalities. Further inquiries about the position may be directed to Research Scientist Dr. Andrew Lowther,lowther@npolar.no<mailto:lowther@npolar.no>, tel. +358 407 561 971, Dr. Joe Hoffman (University of Bielfeld), j_i_hoffman@hotmail.com<mailto:j_i_hoffman@hotmail.com>, tel. +49 521 106 2711, Research Scientist Dr. Christian Lydersen, lydersen@npolar.no<mailto:lydersen@npolar.no>, tel. +47 77 75 05 23, or Section Leader Dr. Kit Kovacs, kovacs@npolar.no<mailto:kovacs@npolar.no>, tel. +47 77 75 05 26. The application deadline is 25th October 2016. The application should include details of your relevant qualifications and experience, CV, list of publications, copies of your transcripts and names of at least two references. Please, submit a complete application, including necessary documents/attachments, electronically viawww.jobbnorge.no<http://www.jobbnorge.no/>. Please, do not include copies of articles or other work in the application, but note that it may be requested later in the process. ----------------------------------------------- Dr Andrew Lowther Southern Ocean top predator ecologist Norwegian Polar Institute Tromsø e: andrew.lowther@npolar.no<mailto:andrew.lowther@npolar.no> t: +47 77 75 05 42