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Expires:September 29, Science jobs from University of Queensland: job description
Two graduate student positions for research on metagenomic, -transcriptomic and -proteomic characterization of microbial communities in thawing northern permafrost (working with Dr. Gene Tyson).
The University of Queensland has an immediate opening for two PhD students in the Australian Center for Ecogenomics Research at the University of Queensland. The candidates are sought to fill key positions in the study of microbial populations in northern environments, and by doing so contribute to a new collaborative project “Genes, isotopes, and ecosystem biogeochemistry: dissecting methane flux at the leading edge of global change” with the Universities of Stockholm (Sweden), and Arizona, New Hampshire and Florida State (United States). Our focus is microbial mediation of carbon cycling at the discontinuous southern edge of the permafrost, a sentinel ecosystem for global change with significant positive feedback potential. We are working in collaboration with biogeochemists who are measuring ecosystem- and plot-level fluxes and isotope ratios of carbon gases, and modelers who are distilling the systems-level insights generated by this data for predictive purposes. The graduate students will be involved in “-omics” data generation and analyses, from sample extraction through bioinformatics. In addition they will work as part of the international collaborative team, developing an interdisciplinary perspective and vocabulary, with the opportunity to travel to the field site and to partner institutions.
We are looking for students with strong experience in either microbial molecular biology, particularly nucleic acid extractions from environmental samples, or computational biology / bioinformatics and statistics. Suitable candidates would have either a Masters degree or research experience in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biostatistics, or a related field. Strong communication skills are essential, as cross-disciplinary collaboration is critical for success.
A stipend of $22,500 per annum is offered for a period of 3 years. Students who manage to raise a personal fellowship will receive a top up, amount depending on the level of the additional fundraising.
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Review of applications will commence immediately until the positions are filled.
Applications must consist of the following:
Covering Letter. The covering letter should include your contact address and telephone number. It is an opportunity in not more than one page to introduce yourself and highlight the key reasons you should be considered for the role.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae. A resume is a brief history of your employment and experience that covers the following areas:
Educational qualifications and professional affiliations that detail the full title of the qualification, the year awarded and the title of the institution attended;
Employment history in chronological order, starting with current position and specifying dates of employment, title of each position, name of employer, main duties or accountabilities and achievements; and
The names and contact details (address, telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees, including if possible a senior person (preferably your supervisor or the head of your organisational unit) closely associated with your current work.
Brief research statement. A statement of no more than a page addressing prior research experience.
An academic curriculum vitae should include research fields and current interests and any publications, awards or other professional distinctions.
Applications marked PhD application – Abisko permafrost should be sent to:
Mrs. Wendy Mahon
Centre Administrator
Advanced Water Management Centre
Level 4, Gehrmann Building (60)
Research Road
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
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