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From: "Madsen, Ole" <ole.madsenwur.nl>
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Subject: Wageningen University - Comparative Genomics Fish
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:24:15 -0600
Dear All,
I would like to draw your attention to an exciting PhD project on
comparative genomics of fish, at Wageningen University, The Netherlands.
(text and link to apply available online:
https://www.wur.nl/...nology.htm)
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate, with a clear interest
in one or more of the following research fields: epigenomics/genomics,
bioinformatics, health and immunology, and comparative biology. The PhD
will be employed at a newly funded H2020 project AQUA-FAANG, aiming
to support the global Functional Annotation of ANimal Genomes (FAANG)
consortium, with a focus on domesticated fish species. How are traits
of animals encoded in their genomes, and how is that code triggered
to become active? To help answer those questions, AQUA-FAANG aims to
generate a wealth of functional genomic (e.g. expression) and epigenomic
(e.g. chromatin structure) data from six fish species, including Atlantic
salmon, sea bass, and common carp, for different organs and developmental
stages. Special emphasis lies on fish health, as this is a major concern
for economic loss and animal welfare in aquaculture. Cells and tissues
involved in immune response can be easily studied, and easily triggered,
and therefore serve as a good biological ~model trait'. Since there
are so many economically important fish species, a comparative genomic
approach will be applied to identify common themes in the functional
genomics of fish health, such as how immune responses are regulated
across species. Special emphasis will lie on the role of whole genome
duplications, that have occurred several times throughout the evolution
of the bony fishes.
All candidates should meet the following requirements: A Master's degree
in a relevant biological field (genomics/epigenomics, bioinformatics,
computational biology, comparative biology, immunology, or evolutionary
biology), or in a quantitative field (statistics, data analytics).
The candidate should have:
- A proven affinity for computational analysis (e.g. experience with
Python, R, Linux).
- A strong interest in functional genomic and comparative/evolutionary
biological analysis
- A strong interest in fundamental and applied research.
- Be creative and innovative.Good organisational and (written and
spoken) communication - skills in English, as well as a proven ability
to collaborate with others.
- Willingness to travel internationally, to attend international project
meetings and conferences and visit other institutes.
We offer you a challenging job for a period of 4 years at an international
leading organization. The position is available within Wageningen
University & Researchat the Aquaculture and Fisheries group, and Animal
Breeding and Genomics group, both at Wageningen Campus. The organization
has good and flexible employment conditions, including good education
and training facilities for PhD students. Employment basis: Appointment
for 38 hours per week for a period of 1.5 years with extension of 2.5
years after successful evaluation.. The gross salary is in according to
the Collective Labour Agreement of Wageningen University and first year
salary is =E2'=AC 2.266,-per month rising to =E2'=AC 2.879,- in the fourth =
year.
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr Hendrik-Jan Megens (hendrik-jan.megenswur.nl) +31317482469 or
prof. Geert Wiegertjes (geert.wiegertjeswur.nl) +31317482732.
For further information about working at Wageningen University & Research,
take a look at http://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs.htm
Closing date for applications: 08-02-2019
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