Post-doctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics: The ERC HorsePower project is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to analyze paleogenomic data from ancient horses, illuminating their domestication history during the Bronze and Iron Ages. The position, based in Toulouse, France, is for a duration of 24 months starting September 1, 2024, with a competitive salary.
Post-doctoral researcher in bioinformatics focused on the analysis of ancient horse genomes (M/F)
Designation:
Post-doctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Bioinformatics, Paleogenomics, Evolutionary Genomics
Location:
Toulouse, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Evolutionary Genomics or related field
- Proficiency in computational analysis and bioinformatics
- Experience with ancient DNA and high-throughput sequencing technologies
- Strong scientific productivity and publication record
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Experience in an international research context
- Knowledge of horse evolution and domestication is a plus
Job Description:
The successful candidate will contribute to the ERC HorsePower project, aimed at understanding the domestication and historical significance of horses in the development of ancient empires in Mongolia and China. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting computational analyses of ancient and modern horse genomic data
- Collaborating with an international team of archaeologists, zoologists, and anthropologists
- Preparing research articles and contributing to collective project publications
- Engaging in an international, collaborative research environment
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A complete CV with a publication list
- A motivation letter
- Contact information for up to three referees
Applications must be submitted online before the deadline.
Last Date for Apply:
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 23:59 Paris time
For further details and to apply, please visit the project’s website or the CAGT laboratory website at https://cagt.cnrs.fr/.
General Information:
| Intitulé de l’offre | Chercheur.e post-doctorant.e en analyse bio-informatique de données paléogénomiques de chevaux (H/F/+) |
|---|---|
| Référence | UMR5288-STEBRU-004 |
| Nombre de Postes | 1 |
| Lieu de travail | Toulouse |
| Date de publication | June 6, 2024 |
| Type de contrat | CDD Scientifique |
| Durée du contrat | 24 months |
| Date d’embauche prévue | September 1, 2024 |
| Quotité de travail | Full-time |
| Rémunération | €2991 – €4166 gross per month, depending on experience |
| Niveau d’études souhaité | Doctorate (Niveau 8) |
| Expérience souhaitée | Indifferent |
| Section(s) CN | Biodiversity, evolution, and biological adaptations: from macromolecules to communities |
Context of Work: The research will be conducted within the ERC SyG HorsePower project, co-directed by Ludovic Orlando and involving three other European laboratories. The candidate will join the AGES team at CAGT, a mixed unit of CNRS and University Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier, focusing on evolutionary genomics, paleogenetics, anthropology, and evolutionary medicine.
Additional Information: For more information on the CAGT laboratory and the ERC HorsePower project, please visit:
