Ph.D. Position in Population Genetics University of Iceland
A three year Ph.D. doctoral position in population genetics is
available at the Population genetics laboratory, Institute of Biology,
University of Iceland. Possibility of part-time teaching as Teaching
Assistant (TA) which would extend study to four years.
Subject: Natural selection and population structure in Atlantic cod
Project Description: The question of population structure and the
influence of locus-specific natural selection, in the abundant
Atlantic cod is still debated. The main objective is twofold. First,
to develop and apply DNA sequence variation of both introns and exons
of several randomly chosen nuclear loci Atlantic cod Gadus morhua to
answer questions of population structure in Icelandic cod. Second, to
develop and analyze DNA sequence variation of several genes showing
locus-specific effects important for functional differentiation within
and among local populations. This will allow us to better sort out the
effects of history, locus-specific effects (natural selection,
mutation, assortative mating and recombination) and genome-wide
effects (such as random genetic drift, population structure, gene flow
and inbreeding).
The distinction between locus-specific and genome-wide effects is
crucial in population genomics and genetics, addressing both questions
of demography, ecology and function of the organism.
I am looking for an independent student with a strong interest in
population/evolutionary genetics and molecular biology.
Qualifications: Requirements for this position are an MSc or a
B.Sc. with distinction. Experience in molecular biology (PCR,
sequencing, cloning, etc) and population genetics and evolutionary
biology and statistics and data analysis is an advantage.
A condition of appointment is that a prospective student must qualify
and must apply for admittance and be admitted for graduate studies at
the Faculty of Science
(http://www.raunvisindi.hi.is/id/1007496). Application forms for
admittance are here: http://www2.hi.is/solofile/1013017
At this time prospective candidates should submit a brief statement of
research interests, CV, copies of undergraduate and postgraduate
transcripts, copies of research papers, and names and contact
information of two referees to:
Professor Einar Arnason einararn@hi.is
Institute of Biology
University of Iceland
Askja # 346 office 354-525-4613
Sturlugata 7 lab 354-525-4606
101 Reykjavik fax 354-525-4069
Iceland
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