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Condition-dependent mechanisms of gamete-level mate choice (postmating sexual selection) in humans

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
1 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań
Department
Institute of Human Biology and Evolution
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

One Ph.D. candidate position is now available to work on mechanisms and evolution of post-copulatory mate choice in humans, in a new research group in the Institute of Human Biology and Evolution at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.

The position is part of a project funded by Polish National Science Centre: Condition-dependent mechanisms of gamete-level mate choice (postmating sexual selection) in humans. The project will test the role of immunocompetence of a male in cryptic female choice on the gamete level, in order to shade a light on post copulatory sexual selection in humans. The main aim of the project is to investigate how the male condition, measured as the ability to recognize pathogens, affects sperm performance in the post-mating context in humans

The Ph.D. candidate will use methods from experimental and evolutionary biology, molecular biology and computational genomics (phenotypic assays, wet-lab, MinION Nanopore sequencing).

You will join a recently started research group led by Aleksandra Łukasiewicz. The application should include professional CV including scientific achievements, cover letter summarizing previous work experience and future interests, contact information for one or two professional references, and be addressed to dr Aleksandra Łukasiewicz, a.lukasiewicz@amu.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

We seek a collogue with solid knowledge in the principles of molecular and evolutionary biology, basic knowledge of genomics/transcriptomics, statistics, keen to work in a team and highly self-motivated. Applicant with M.Sc. degree in biology, biotechnology or related fields and expertise in basic molecular methods such as DNA/RNA extraction, protein isolation, PCR, western blot, etc. are encouraged to apply. There is opportunity to learn new skills by participation in dedicated training courses on subjects related to the project and short research visits to institutions involved with the project.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Biological sciences » BiologyBiological sciences » ZoologyBiological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Additional Information

Benefits

The position is full-time and available for 36 months starting from October 2024. Salary: 5000PLN/month (after taxes ~3500PLN)

Selection process

Candidates will be selected through an open competition, the competition will be open until a suitable candidate is found who meets all the requirements

Additional comments

Please include in your offer: ‘’I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).’’

Application deadline: 31.05.2024

Any questions? Do not hesitate to contact via email: a.lukasiewicz@amu.edu.pl

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Adam Mickiewicz University
Country
Poland
State/Province
wielkopolska
City
Poznań
Postal Code
61-614
Street
Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
a.lukasiewicz@amu.edu.pl

Contact

State/Province
Wielkopolska
City
Poznań
Website
Street
Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6
Postal Code
61-614