PhD Position in Archaeal Evolution: We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team for a project focused on the evolution of archaea. The successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research aimed at resolving phylogenetic positions and studying gene content evolution in major archaeal groups.
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Microbial Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution
Location: GIF SUR YVETTE, University of Paris-Saclay Campus, approximately 30 km south of Paris, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Familiarity with archaeal diversity and evolution
- Experience in bioinformatics, particularly in molecular phylogeny and comparative genomics
- Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, Perl, R)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Autonomy, organizational skills, and critical thinking
Job Description: Archaea represent one of the two primary domains of life, having diverged from bacteria. This project aims to:
- Resolve the phylogenetic positions of unstable archaeal lineages
- Study the evolution of gene content in major archaeal groups
- Identify gene transfer events that contributed to the adaptation of archaeal lineages to their respective environments
The PhD candidate will analyze publicly available and team-generated genomes and metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) using various bioinformatics tools. The project involves no major risks, as it primarily consists of computational analyses conducted under standard safety protocols.
How to Apply: Ensure your candidate profile is fully updated before applying. Submit your application via the specified platform [Insert application platform/link here]. For more information, visit our team page at http://www.deemteam.fr/en/.
Last Date to Apply: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 23:59 Paris time
Additional Information:
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (36 months) Doctoral Contract
- Start Date: October 1, 2024
- Full-time position
- Monthly remuneration: Minimum of €2135.00
- Funded by the ERC Advanced Grant SYMBEK
- Research conducted at the DEEM team, located in the University of Paris-Saclay’s new campus, connected to Paris by suburban train
Apply now and join us in uncovering the evolutionary mysteries of archaea!
