The successful candidates are supposed to develop strong and independent research focusing on Norway spruce and/or Populus. Through the Norway spruce project, these researchers will get access to vast amounts of genetic and genomic data and are supposed to take leading roles in the data analysis, where also other researchers will contribute and together form the unit for tree genomics and bioinformatics, which will be central in the project and work in close connections to the Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC) in Umeå, the Bioinformatics group at the newly formed Science for Life Laboratory in Stockholm and international experts. Substantial amounts of funding are, in the Norway spruce project, available for bioinformatics and resource development, in addition to funds needed to generate the DNA and RNA sequence data. However, the holders of the positions are also encouraged to exploit the Populus genetic and genomic resources available at UPSC.

There is a start-up package (a PhD student position and additional funding) connected to each position, and mentoring program will be provided to optimize the prospects of attracting independent external funds.

Announcement

Background information of the program and other relevant information can be obtained from Stefan Jansson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , tel 090-786 53 54 or 070-677 23 31.

The application can be submitted either electronically (MS Word or PDF format) or in hard-copy form (two copies) and should contain the following items:

• A curriculum vitae,
• A publication list,
• A list of persons (with contact details) willing to provide oral or written recommendations,
• A statement of previous research achievements and teaching merits,
• A research plan (maximum 4 pages),
• Copies of degree certificates,
• Reprints/copies of selected publications, numbered according to the publication list.

Note, in order to be considered, applications must include copies of reprints. If the application is in paper form, all items above must be submitted in two copies.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

Your complete application, marked with reference number 312-226-10, should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (state the reference number as subject) or to the registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 30, 2010 at the latest.