A postdoctoral position is open

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - C. ELEGANS EXPERIMENTAL EVOLUTION

A postdoctoral position is open in the laboratory of Henrique Teotonio 
at the Institut de Biologie de l'�cole Normale Sup�rieure, in Paris, 
France (http://www.ibens.ens.fr/spip.php?article351).

Our research is focused on C. elegans experimental evolution to 
temporally heterogeneous environments.  We are studying the role of 
natural selection under different breeding systems in the evolution of 
distributions in life-history, metabolism and gene expression traits. 
The project will be defined according to the candidate�s interests and 
previous experience.
The candidate will have a PhD in quantitative genetics or population 
genetics, with a strong background in QTL or GWAS mapping,  analysis of 
selection gradients and modeling of demography. The candidates should 
also have the programming skills to conduct data mining or 
individual-based simulations. Experience with experimental evolution and 
analysis of large data sets is preferred.

The position is funded by the European Research Council, for a monthly 
net salary between 2400-2700EUR, depending on experience and track 
record, plus social benefits associated with the contract (for 
comparative price indices see 
http://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?QueryId=24057). The successful 
applicant can start as soon as December 2014. The position is funded 
until January 2016, although there is the possibility of extending it 
for another year pending successful evaluations.

A two-page CV, a letter of motivation and the contact information of two 
referees should be sent by email to Henrique Teot�nio at 
teotonio@biologie.ens.fr as a single PDF file. Applications will be 
reviewed until position is filled. We welcome informal inquiries.

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