芬兰生物技术研究所招聘理论进化与发展方向博士后

PhD position in theoretical evolution and development

We are looking for a student, a biologists, 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

1. 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) Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English.

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.