Informations générales
Intitulé de l'offre : ERC-funded Postdoctoral Position (M/F) – Plant Genomics and Adaptation (H/F)
Référence : UMR6293-HEISER-005
Nombre de Postes : 1
Lieu de travail : CLERMONT FERRAND
Date de publication : mardi 8 juillet 2025
Type de contrat : Chercheur en contrat CDD
Durée du contrat : 13 mois
Date d'embauche prévue : 1 octobre 2025
Quotité de travail : Complet
Rémunération : From 2991 € gross salary per month depending on experience
Niveau d'études souhaité : Doctorat
Expérience souhaitée : Indifférent
Section(s) CN : 23 - Biologie intégrative des organismes photosynthétiques et des microorganismes associés
Missions
We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to work on the ERC Starting Grant MeioPoly, which seeks to elucidate the mechanisms of meiotic adaptation to allopolyploidy. Allopolyploidy resulting from hybridization between related species is ubiquitous in the evolutionary history of plants. When they first arise, allopolyploid organisms face the challenge of chromosome segregation during meiosis due to the presence of sets of related chromosomes inherited from each of the progenitors. Using the allotetraploid Arabidopsis suecica as a model, the MeioPoly project aims at deciphering the evolutionary processes enabling meiotic stabilization of young allopolyploids with a special emphasis on the molecular mechanisms that prevent recombination between related chromosomes. The successful candidate will develop original genetic, genomic and epigenomic approaches to identify key factors involved in meiotic stability. He/she will ensure conceptual development of the project.
Activités
- Molecular biology
- Genomic and epigenomic analyses
- Cytogenetics
Compétences
Applicants must have a PhD degree in molecular biology, genetics and/or genomics.
- General knowledge in molecular biology, genetics, epigenetics and evolution
- Skills recommended in plant genetics and high throughput sequencing
- Experience and/or strong interest of working with plants
- Previous work in the meiosis field will be highly appreciated, but not mandatory
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Contexte de travail
The successful candidate will join the “Meiosis, Recombination & Adaptation” team lead by Heïdi Serra and Olivier Da Ines at iGReD (Institute of Genetics, Reproduction and Development) in Clermont-Ferrand, France (www.igred.fr). The 15 research teams of the institute aim to understand the genetic and epigenetic programs associated with reproduction and development and provide a dynamic and cooperative scientific environment. The institute's platforms (plant growth facilities, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics support, etc.) will be available to the recruited person.
Contraintes et risques
N.A.
Informations complémentaires
13-month contract, renewable twice (funding secured for 39 months).
Flexible starting data: from September to December 2025.