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Levi Yant

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Postdoctoral Position in Plant Evolutionary Genomics and Pangenomics at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Postdoctoral position funded through a Formas grant. Temporary employment for 24 months with possibility of extension; full-time (100%).

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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Sweden

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Keywords

Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Long-read Sequencing
Genomic
Statistics
Bioinformatic

About this position

Postdoctoral position in Plant Evolutionary Genomics and Pangenomics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Department of Plant Biology, in Uppsala, Sweden.

The Yant Lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on plant evolutionary genomics, population genomics, and pangenomics in European ash (Fraxinus excelsior). The project is funded by a Formas grant and aims to help restore ash populations threatened by ash dieback by building the first Swedish-focused European ash pangenome.

The research combines long-read genome assemblies, population-scale sequencing, graph-based pangenomics, structural variant discovery, GWAS, genotype-environment association, and evolutionary genomics. The successful candidate will work with collaborators at SLU, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and other European partners.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in botany, evolutionary biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, plant biology, or a related field; strong publication record; ability to conduct independent research; excellent English; experience with Python, Linux, HPC, population genomics, and association analyses is expected. Long-read sequencing and plant genomics experience are advantageous.

Employment: temporary appointment for 24 months, full-time, with possible extension. Deadline: 31 August 2026. Start date: 1 November 2026.

How to apply: Submit your application via the SLU recruitment portal using the Apply/Login button on the vacancy page before the deadline.

Funding details

Postdoctoral position funded through a Formas grant. Temporary employment for 24 months with possibility of extension; full-time (100%).

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in botany, evolutionary biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, plant biology, or a closely related equivalent field. A strong publication record relative to career stage and demonstrated ability to conduct independent research are required. The ideal candidate has experience in large-scale population genomics, demographic inference, evolutionary genomics, graph-based pangenomics, structural variant analysis, genotype-environment association or GWAS, and programming in Python with extensive Linux and HPC experience. Long-read sequencing, plant genomics, and graph-based genome analysis are advantageous but not mandatory. Excellent written and spoken English is required, and preference is given to candidates who earned their doctorate within the past three years.

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