PhD Student Position: The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology & Center of Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, is offering a PhD student position. This role is within the Developmental Epigenetics Lab, led by Dr. Michał Gdula. The research will focus on the epigenetic regulation of transcription dynamics and termination, with funding from the NCN Preludium Bis grant. The selected candidate will spend part of their research at Kyushu University in Japan.
Summary Table
| Position | PhD Student |
|---|---|
| Institution | Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland |
| Lab | Developmental Epigenetics Lab |
| Funding | NCN Preludium Bis grant |
| Duration | Four years |
| Stipend | 5000 zł brutto (first two years), 6000 zł (last two years) |
| Start Date | October 1, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | August 20, 2024 |
Study Area
- Epigenetic regulation of transcription dynamics and termination
- Role of 3D genome folding in transcription termination
Scholarship Description
The Developmental Epigenetics Lab at Adam Mickiewicz University is focused on understanding the role of epigenetic regulation in various biological processes, including transcription, development, cancerogenesis, and DNA replication. The lab uses an interdisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, cell engineering, animal models, genomics, bioinformatics, and advanced microscopy. The successful PhD candidate will investigate chromatin loops’ effect on transcription termination, conduct experimental work, and spend three months collaborating with Prof. Taka Nojima at Kyushu University in Japan.
Eligibility
- Essential qualifications:
- MSc in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology or a related field (or expected completion within several months)
- Experience with standard Molecular Biology/Biochemistry techniques
- High motivation and enthusiasm for research
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English
- Desirable qualifications (training will be provided if necessary):
- Experience with NGS techniques (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, WGBS)
- Familiarity with chromatin conformation capture techniques
- Experience with animal work
- Bioinformatics expertise
- Imaging and 3D data analysis experience
- Co-authorship in relevant publications (e.g., epigenetics)
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- CV
- Contact details of three referees
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a single PDF file containing a cover letter, CV, and the contacts of three referees to Dr. Michał Gdula at michal.gdula@amu.edu.pl. Informal inquiries and questions are welcome.
Last Date
The application deadline is August 20, 2024. Please include the following statement in your 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.”
For more details, visit the lab webpage.
Publications
- Nat Commun 10, 30 (2019)
- Mol Cell 74, 158-172.e9 (2019)
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology 133, 2191–2201 (2013)
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology 132, 2505–2521 (2012)
- Development 141, 101–111 (2014)
- J. Cell Biol. 194, 825–839 (2011)
- PLOS Genetics 13, e1006966 (2017)
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