PhD position DPW 06-33
Gene-environment interactions in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Job description
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Environmental variation is an important driver of evolution. Gene-environment interactions are at the heart of this selection process affecting traits in numerous organisms. Goal of the project is to identify gene-environment interactions underlying complex traits in the soil nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.. The characterization of genes will be performed in natural as well as laboratory populations using quantitative genetic and genomical approaches. The PhD candidate will investigate the genetic variation of gene expression (genetical genomics) in laboratory strains of C. elegans exposed to different environmental conditions. Natural field populations of C. elegans. will be assessed for comparative gene expression in response to selected soil parameters. Traits to be studied can be body size, feeding behaviour and mobility in response to anoxia, temperature, pH and toxic stressors.
Requirements
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•MSc degree in Biology, genetical and/or evolutionary sciences or comparable education
•experience in genetic mapping and knowledge of bioinformatics is preferred
•good writing (English) and communication skills
•accurate, systematic worker
Organization
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Conditions of employment
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Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1-4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
Temporary contract for 1 year. After a positive evaluation of this first year an extension of 3 years will be given. Salary from € 1933,- in the first year to € 2472,- in the fourth year, per month, based on full time employment.
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Jan E. Kammenga, Laboratory of Nematology, Wageningen University, Binnenhaven 5, 6709 PD, Wageningen, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 317 482998/482197, Fax: +31 317 484254, email: Jan.Kammenga@wur.nl, website: http://www.nem.wur.nl/UK/Staff/Kammenga/
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