芬兰生物技术研究所基因网络研究博士后职位

We are looking for a student, a biologists, for for a PhD grant in the interrelationship between the evolution of gene networks, development and the phenotype: - Simulation of the evolution of the genotype-phenotype map of complex organs based on development. or/and - Computational models of pattern formation and morphogenesis in animal development

Description

One of the current challenges of evolutionary biology is to understand how genetic variation leads to specific morphological variation (the genotype-phenotype map) and how that process affects the direction of morphological change in evolution. Our group is devoted to address this question by using gene network models. 2. Requirements: The applicant must be a biologists, preferably with a strong background in either evolutionary biology, developmental biology or theoretical biology. Some knowledge of ecology, zoology, cell and molecular biology are also desirable. Bioinformaticians, systems biologists or computer biologists that do not have a degree in biology (e.g. Computer scientists, physicists or engineers) would not be considered (not replied). Programming skills or a willingness to acquire them is required. The most important requirement is a strong interest and motivation on science, morphological evolution and development. A capacity for creative and critical thinking is also desirable. 3. Description of the position: The fellowship will be for a period of up to 4 years (100% research work: no teaching involved). 4. The application must include: -Application letter including a statement of interests -CV (summarizing degrees obtained, subjects included in degree and grades, average grade) -Application should be send to Isaac Salazar-Ciudad by email: isaac.salazar@helsinki.fi Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English. 5. Examples of recent publications by Isaac Salazar-Ciudad group. -Salazar-Ciudad I. Morphological evolution and embryonic developmental diversity in metazoa. Development. 2010 Feb;137(4):531-9. --Salazar-Ciudad I, Jernvall J. A computational model of teeth and the developmental origins of morphological variation. Nature. 2010 Mar 25;464(7288):583-6. -Salazar-Ciudad I1, Marín-Riera M. Adaptive dynamics under development-based genotype-phenotype maps. Nature. 2013 May 16;497(7449):361-4. 6. Interested candidates should check our group webpage: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/salazar/index.html The deadline is 25 of October (although candidates may be selected before). Isaac Salazar-Ciudad: isaac.salazar@helsinki.fi

Benefits

The fellowship will be for a period of up to 2 years (100% research work: no teaching involved). Salary according to Finnish PhD student salaries (or postdoc) depending on the applicant. This is job comes with a contract and right to use standd social security.