PhD Position in Developmental Epigenetics: The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology & Center of Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Developmental Epigenetics Lab led by Dr. Michał Gdula. This full-time, four-year position, funded by the NCN Preludium Bis grant, involves cutting-edge research on the role of epigenetic regulation in transcription dynamics and termination, with a collaborative stint at Kyushu University in Japan.
PhD Student Position in Developmental Epigenetics
Designation:
PhD Student
Research Area:
Developmental Epigenetics
Location:
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology & Center of Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related science degree (or expects to receive such a degree within several months)
- Experience in standard Molecular Biology/Biochemistry techniques
- High motivation and enthusiasm for research
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with NGS techniques (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, WGBS, etc.)
- Familiarity with chromatin conformation capture-based techniques
- Experience in working with animals
- Experience in bioinformatics
- Expertise in imaging and 3D data analysis
- Co-authorship in publications from a relevant subject (e.g., epigenetics)
Job Description:
The successful candidate will lead their own research project, focusing on how changes in promoter-enhancer networks and chromatin architecture establish keratinocyte-specific transcription programs. Responsibilities include:
- Planning and conducting molecular biology and cell culture experiments
- Computational analysis of NGS data
- Presenting results in group meetings, internal seminars, and conferences
- Manuscript preparation
Research Project:
The project, “The role of 3D genome folding in transcription termination,” will investigate how chromatin loops affect transcription termination. Experimental work will involve cell culture, genome engineering, conventional & super-resolution 3D imaging, genomic NGS experiments, and bioinformatics analysis.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and the contacts of three referees as a single PDF file to: michal.gdula@amu.edu.pl. Please include the following statement in the CV and cover letter:
“In accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016 (Journal of Laws of the EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016), I agree to the processing of personal data other than those indicated in Article 221 of the Labour Code (name(s) and surname; parents’ names; date of birth; place of residence; address for correspondence; education; previous employment), included in my job offer for the purpose of current recruitment.”
Last Date for Apply:
20th August 2024
Expected Start Date:
1st October 2024
Additional Information:
The Faculty of Biology at Adam Mickiewicz University is a leading research and education institution in Poland, recognized for its excellent organizational capabilities and high research output. The Developmental Epigenetics Lab utilizes a broad range of interdisciplinary methods and benefits from generous support from NAWA and NCN funding agencies.
For more details about the lab, visit Developmental Epigenetics Research Group.
Informal inquiries and questions are welcome!
