Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Biology: Kyoto University is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the role of histone tails in the evolution of eukaryotic chromatin from an archaeal ancestor. This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research funded by the Human Frontier Science Program.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Biology of Archaeal Chromatin
- Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Research Area: Life Science – Molecular Biology
- Location: Kinki district – Kyoto, Japan
- Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, or related disciplines
- Expertise in the cultivation and genetic manipulation of anaerobic microorganisms (preferably T. kodakarensis) is desirable but not mandatory
- Excellent communication skills in Japanese or English
- Job Description:
- Investigate the evolution of histone tails and tail-based chromatin organization from archaeal ancestors to early eukaryotic cells
- Recapitulate proto-eukaryotic chromatin by genetically fusing a eukaryotic histone tail with a tail-less histone in Thermococcus kodakarensis
- Characterize the chromatin architecture in the generated strain using next-generation DNA sequencing technologies
- Collaborate closely with Svetlana Dodonova’s group at EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
- Engage in regular communication and scientific exchange with collaborators
- How to Apply:
- Submit the following documents via email to takemata.naomichi.3a@kyoto-u.ac.jp:
- CV
- Cover letter describing research achievements and contribution to the project
- Contact information of two references
- Last Date for Apply: Applications will be considered until November 30, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is found.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of an international collaboration and contribute to groundbreaking research in molecular biology. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of chromatin evolution at Kyoto University.
