Postdoc position in Evolution of sex chromosomes in squamate reptiles
One postdoc position is currently open in the research team of Dr. Lukas
Kratochvil, Department of Ecology, Charles University, Czech Republic.
The successful candidate will join our current projects on the study of
the evolution of sex chromosomes in squamate reptiles with molecular and
cytogenetic methods.
Project description:
The aim of the project is to examine the evolution of sex chromosomes
and their homology based on gene content in selected lineages of
squamate reptiles (eg. lizards and snakes). Squamate reptiles possess
lineages with either XX/XY, ZZ/ZW or temperature-dependent sex
determination. Despite the recent advances in the field, our knowledge
about their sex determination systems and sex chromosome homology is
limited only to few groups of reptiles (eg. iguanas, advanced snakes),
while the majority of reptilian lineages remain unstudied. The
successful candidate will collaborate with the other team members and
will study the evolution of sex chromosomes in a multidirectional
approach, involving cytogenetics (eg. FISH, chromosome painting),
molecular genetics (eg. qPCR) and bioinformatics (eg. transcriptomics).
More information about our current research activity can be found in the
following publications:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27037610
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26702042
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24433436
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. diploma and proven expertise in a
related field of biology: evolutionary biology, cytogenetics,
phylogenetics, genomics and/or bioinformatics. Previous experience in
herpetology is not necessary. The applicant should be scientifically
motivated, have good communication skills and demonstrate publication
record in reputable journals. High standard of spoken and written
English is required.
Application:
The applicant should send a short letter explaining his/her background
and motivation, full CV and contact information for two references to
both Dr. Michail Rovatsos ([email protected]) and Dr. Lukas
Kratochvil ([email protected]).
The successful candidate will be financially supported, with a salary
sufficient for a comfortable living in Prague, Czech Republic, relevant
to qualifications, which will be further increased based on performance.
Prague is often included in the top lists for best cities, considering
safety, culture, popular travel destinations and quality of living. Some
useful links:
Charles University website: http://www.cuni.cz/UKEN-1.html
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The position is valid until a suitable candidate is selected and the
starting date is flexible, with closest date 1/1/2017. Suitable
candidates will be interviewed until January 31th 2017. For any
additional information, do not hesitate to write an email
([email protected]).
Michail Rovatsos
Researcher
Department of Ecology
Faculty of Science
Charles University
Vinicna 7, 128 43 Praha 2
Czech Republic
