Job description
The EvoSym Team within the Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry (MMB) located at the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), is looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a background in phylogenetics, metagenomics, evolution, molecular genetics, cultivation, microscopy with an interest in symbiosis, archaea and evolution. The position is offered for 30 months.
ROYAL NIOZ
NWO-NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is the Dutch national oceanographic institute and principally performs academically excellent multidisciplinary, fundamental, and frontier applied marine research addressing important scientific and societal questions pertinent to the functioning of the ocean and seas. NIOZ includes the National Marine research Facilities (NMF) department that operates a fleet of research vessels and the national pool of large seagoing equipment, and supports excellence in multidisciplinary marine research, education, and policy development.
THE DEPARTEMENT
The Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry (MMB) investigates the composition and functioning of microbial communities in environments ranging from the deep sea to large lake systems. It has a long history of studying Archaea, and other marine microbes, their interactions, and their role in biogeochemical cycling in a variety of marine environments, varying from tidal flats and coral reefs to the deep ocean and sediments. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, bioinformatics resources and analytical equipment, and has an excellent level of technical support.
THE RESEARCH AND PROJECT
The research team of Anja Spang, who was awarded an Ammodo Prize for fundamental research, has a key interest in the role of symbiosis in the evolution of life on Earth ranging from the origin of the eukaryotic cell to symbiotic relationships between different extant microbial groups, such as syntrophic and symbiotic interactions involving archaeal partners. A focus of her research lies in the study of cellular evolution and the role of symbiosis in evolutionary transitions as well as ecosystem functioning. In this project, we will use a variety of microbiology and genomics approaches to shed insights into the role of archaeal symbionts in evolution, identify their interaction partners, and investigate their impact on host populations and natural communities.
Job requirements
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a PhD and experience in phylogenetics, metagenomics, evolution, cultivation of archaeal symbionts, molecular genetics, and microscopy. Familiarity with the use of the command line and Unix as well as in writing code (e.g. using programming languages such as R and Python) are recommended. We seek to attract candidates from the widest possible pool and strive to build an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. Therefore, we welcome applications of candidates representing the broadest possible range of backgrounds.
NIOZ strives to be a transparent institute with a healthy working climate and an inclusive culture, where people with diverse backgrounds bring their talents and further develop these talents. We aim for inclusive decision-making processes and expect our leadership to show visible commitment, awareness of bias, and cultural intelligence.
CONDITIONS
- Employment of this full-time position at Royal NIOZ is by NWO-I for a duration of 30 months.
- Salary compliant with CAO-WVOI (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Research Institutes) scale 10 or 11 depending on relevant experience.
- The freedom to fulfill your role and space and opportunities for your personal (talent) development with the help of the NIOZ Academy.
- 338 annualized holiday hours for a full-time 40-hour work week.
- Pension scheme via ABP, 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.33%.
- 2nd class public transportation travel is reimbursed 100%.
- Employment benefits plan to exchange a portion of your salary for days off or vice versa, or can be used to purchase a bicycle with tax benefits.
- We offer relocation expenses for employees coming from abroad.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about this vacancy, please contact Anja Spang. For additional information about the procedure, please send an e-mail to working@nioz.nl
Closing date for this vacancy is 23 February.
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