ERC-funded Post-doctoral Position: The European Research Council (ERC) invites applications for a post-doctoral scientist to join the MeioPoly project, funded by an ERC Starting Grant. This position, based at the GReD Institute in Clermont-Ferrand, France, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the study of meiotic adaptation to allopolyploidy using Arabidopsis suecica as a model organism.
Designation: Post-doctoral Scientist
Research Area: Meiotic Adaptation to Polyploidy
Location: GReD Institute, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in molecular biology and/or genetics.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including DNA and RNA purification, DNA library construction and sequencing, and chromatin immunoprecipitation.
- Experience and/or a strong interest in working with plants.
- Previous work in the field of meiosis is appreciated but not mandatory.
Job Description:
ERC-funded Post-doctoral Position – Meiotic Adaptation to Polyploidy
- Join the ERC Starting Grant project “MeioPoly” focused on meiotic adaptation to allopolyploidy.
- Investigate the mechanisms of meiotic stabilization in young allopolyploids, with a focus on preventing recombination between related chromosomes.
- Utilize genetic and epigenetic approaches to characterize genome-wide meiotic recombination in Arabidopsis suecica.
- Contribute to the conceptual and methodological development of the project.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents to Heidi Serra at heidi.serra@uca.fr:
- CV, including references.
- Cover letter.
Last Date for Apply: 20 November 2023
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information from a reliable source. To verify the details and for further information, please check the official website of the GReD Institute (www.iered.fr) or contact Heidi Serra at the provided email address.
Host Institute: The GReD Institute is part of the University Clermont Auvergne, with a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment dedicated to understanding the genetic and epigenetic programs underlying reproduction and development. It is located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Chaine des Puys — Limagne.
