[BBC] PhD position in evolutionary genomics at Utrecht University

[Berend Snel]

Dear all,

we have an open PhD position in my group for a project on "Evolutionary
cell biology of signal transduction networks from primitive eukaryotes to
higher plants" sponsored by the NWO TOP-GO program.

see below or here: http://www-binf.bio.uu.nl/snel/group.html#jobs

sincerely yours,

Berend Snel, PhD

*PhD position in Evolutionary cell biology of signal transduction networks
from primitive eukaryotes to higher plants (NWO TOP-GO)*

Snel Lab, Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Utrecht University

Utrecht University is inviting applications for a PhD position in the
bioinformatic investigation of evolution and functioning of the molecular
signaling networks that regulate plant growth. Plants have complicated
signaling networks to regulate growth. Preliminary results suggest that
these systems are the result of a combination of the emergence of novel
pathways and adaptation of pre-existing pathways. The aim is reconstruct
the evolution of these systems, first from the common eukaryotic ancestor
to animals, fungi and primitive algae and secondly from algae to primitive
plants (such as mosses and ferns) and higher plants (such as the plant
model organism Arabidopsis thaliana). The methods for this reconstruction
are comparative genomics to study the gene loss, gain and duplication of
the core pathway components as well as integrative bioinformatics to study
the rewiring of the network. The results of the research should provide
fundamental insights into evolution as well as predictions on signaling
interactions in plants, which will be tested within the framework of
existing collaborations with experimental labs of Utrecht University.

 The candidates are offered a full-time position for four years.

 *Qualifications*

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience, or an
interest, in biology and training in bioinformatic analysis. Applicants
should possess hands on experience with sequence analysis or expression
data analysis, as well as experience with a scripting language (such as
perl or python). The persons to be hired should communicate easily in
English, both verbally and in writing.

 *How to apply*

Please send your CV, along with a cover letter outlining your specific
qualifications for the preferred positions including contact information
for at least two references to Dr. Berend Snel, B.Snel at uu.nl.
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