Organisation/Company: UNESP - São Paulo State University
Department: Department of Biology
Research Field: Biological sciences » Botany, Computer science » Programming
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Brazil
Application Deadline: 12 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 27 Nov 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Plant Systematics Laboratory, UNESP/FCAV, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in Plant Molecular Biology.
The project involves large-scale sequencing, assembly, and annotation of complete genomes and transcriptomes of Lentibulariaceae species, aiming to study their responses to morphological adaptations and specific environmental factors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Plant Genetics, or related fields.
Requirements include solid knowledge and practical experience in molecular biology techniques, including gene expression analysis and NGS sequencing, with preference given to experience with nanopore technologies.
Proficiency in bioinformatics and programming languages such as Python, Perl, R, and Markdown is essential.
Familiarity with the Lentibulariaceae family, genomic evolution, plant evolution, plant collection and sampling practices, and fieldwork are considered strong advantages.
The candidate's qualifications must be demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Fluency in English and the ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams are mandatory.
Applicants should send a motivation letter (max.
200 words), a curriculum summary or a link to the Lattes CV (http://lattes.cnpq.br/), and two letters of recommendation to
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with the subject line "PD_Lentibulariaceae/Molecular Biology."
Where to apply
E-mail: ******
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: UNESP - São Paulo State University
Country: Brazil
State/Province: Sao Paulo
City: Jaboticabal
Street: Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n
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