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PhD student (CeNT-12-2024)

12 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University of Warsaw
Department
Centre of New Technologies
Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Other
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

Director of Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw, with the Project leader, announce opening of the competition for the PhD Student at the Laboratory of Paleogenetics and Conservation Genetics, Center of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw.

Project title: Paleogenomic analysis of small mammals in the reconstruction of species responses to climate change

Project leader: Mateusz Baca, PhD, DSc

Competition number: CeNT-12-2024

Keywords: Ancient DNA, metagenomics, Late Pleistocene, paleovegetation, voles, demography, climate, paleogenomics

For more informations, please visit the website of the University of Warsaw.

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • Master's degree in biology, biotechnology, or molecular biology or similar. The degree should be obtained before the date of starting work on the project.
  • Enrolment into the PhD program with the stiped from Doctoral school by the scholarship start date at the latest (https://szkolydoktorskie.uw.edu.pl/en/sdnsip-2/ )
  • At least basic knowledge of molecular genetics, experience in laboratory work. Experience in DNA extraction and preparation of DNA libraries for sequencing.
  • Motivation to work
  • Knowledge of English at a level allowing to communicate freely and to read specialized literature with understanding

Additionally appreciated:

  • At least the basic knowledge of Linux operating system.
  • Familiarity with software related to sequencing data processing (samtools, bedtools, bwa), genomic data analysis (ANGSD, Plink).
  • Experience with ancient DNA oriented laboratory procedures.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Centre of New Technologies
Country
Poland
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
m.baca@cent.uw.edu.pl

Contact

City
Warsaw
Website
Street
Banacha 2c