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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.

Designation:
PhD Student

Location:
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology & Center of Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland

• 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: 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.

Informal inquiries and questions are welcome!

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