The Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies is the largest archaeological environment in Sweden. It consists of seven sections: Archaeology, Stockholm Numismatic Institute, Archaeological Research Laboratory, Osteoarchaeological Research Laboratory, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Centre for the Study of Cultural Evolution and Centre of Pelaeogenetics. Both the research and the education at the Department comprise different areas and time periods.
We are seeking a laboratory assistant to support the research groups at CPG. The work will support a broad variety of research projects, including palaeogenetic analyses of how arriving humans interacted with local faunas, pathogens in ancient humans, and analyses of extremely old DNA from both sediments and animal remains The Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies will be the employing department.
Closing date: 31/03/2023
Main responsibilities
The laboratory assistant will extract DNA from ancient bones, teeth, and sediments and prepare libraries that can be sequenced using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. There may also be some administrative tasks, as well as basic management of the resulting sequence data. It is also expected that the successful applicant will participate in the daily activities at the Centre of Palaeogenetics and interact with other projects.
Qualification requirements
A master’s degree in a relevant area e.g. archaeometry, zoology, ecology, geology, or population genetics, and documented experience of molecular genetic laboratory work in the relevant area is mandatory.
Experience in working with ancient and/or degraded DNA and the generation of NGS data is a merit. Having experience with extracting DNA from more than one type of prehistoric tissue (human bone / teeth, faunal bone / teeth, sediments, etc) are desired merits. Experience in basic management of sequence data in a Linux environment is also considered advantageous.
Because the position involves coordinating with multiple research groups, personal skills such as good collaborative and analytical skills, ability to work independently and take own initiatives, a well-developed sense of responsibility and service mindedness, well-developed ability of oral and written communication in Swedish and/or English are all considered as merits. The Centre is highly international, with 16 nationalities represented, and so fluent communication in English is essential.
Terms of employment
This is a full-time, indefinite-term position with a six-month trial period. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary. Start date immediately.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from professor Anders Götherström, anders.gotherstrom@arklab.su.se, professor Love Dalén, love.dalen@zoologi.su.se, researcher Peter Heintzman, peter.d.heintzman@geo.su.se.
Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).
Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
Only include the cover letter, CV and contact details for two refereces in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
You are welcome to apply!
Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.
The laboratory assistant will extract DNA from ancient bones, teeth, and sediments and prepare libraries that can be sequenced using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. There may also be some administrative tasks, as well as basic management of the resulting sequence data. It is also expected that the successful applicant will participate in the daily activities at the Centre of Palaeogenetics and interact with other projects.
Qualification requirements
A master’s degree in a relevant area e.g. archaeometry, zoology, ecology, geology, or population genetics, and documented experience of molecular genetic laboratory work in the relevant area is mandatory.
Experience in working with ancient and/or degraded DNA and the generation of NGS data is a merit. Having experience with extracting DNA from more than one type of prehistoric tissue (human bone / teeth, faunal bone / teeth, sediments, etc) are desired merits. Experience in basic management of sequence data in a Linux environment is also considered advantageous.
Because the position involves coordinating with multiple research groups, personal skills such as good collaborative and analytical skills, ability to work independently and take own initiatives, a well-developed sense of responsibility and service mindedness, well-developed ability of oral and written communication in Swedish and/or English are all considered as merits. The Centre is highly international, with 16 nationalities represented, and so fluent communication in English is essential.
Terms of employment
This is a full-time, indefinite-term position with a six-month trial period. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary. Start date immediately.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from professor Anders Götherström, anders.gotherstrom@arklab.su.se, professor Love Dalén, love.dalen@zoologi.su.se, researcher Peter Heintzman, peter.d.heintzman@geo.su.se.
Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).
Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
Only include the cover letter, CV and contact details for two refereces in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
You are welcome to apply!
Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.
