ERC-funded Postdoctoral Position (M/F) – Control of meiotic recombination
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 23 months
- Doctorate
This offer is available in English version
This offer is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Offer at a glance
The Unit
Génétique reproduction et développement
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
63000 CLERMONT FERRAND
Contract Duration
23 months
Date of Hire
01/02/2027
Remuneration
From €3,041 gross salary per month depending on the experience
Apply Application Deadline : 27 October 2026 23:59
Job Description
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 genetic and epigenetic approaches to characterize genome-wide meiotic recombination in Arabidopsis suecica. He/she will ensure conceptual and methodological development of the project.
Activity
- Molecular biology
- Genetic and epigenetic analyses
- Genomic analyses
Your Profil
Skills
Applicants must have a PhD degree in molecular biology and/or genetics.
- General knowledge in molecular biology, genetics, epigenetics and evolution
- Expertise in molecular biology technics and cytogenetics
- Experience and/or strong interest of working with plants
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Your Work Environment
The successful candidate will join the “Meiosis, Recombination and Adaptation” team at iGReD (Institute of Genetics, Reproduction and Development) in Clermont-Ferrand, France. 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.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
From €3,041 gross salary per month depending on the experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR6293-HEISER-007 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Integrative plant biology |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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