Postdoctoral researcher in quantitative genetics and conservation genomics (M/F)

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Postdoctoral researcher in quantitative genetics and conservation genomics (M/F)

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Offer DescriptionThe postdoctoral researcher will analyze several data sets on phenotypic and genomic variation in the endemic endangered plant Centaurea corymbosa, with the general aim of assessing if assisted gene flow has the potential to halt the decline of the species. Estimates from the statistical analysis will be used to parametrize models of evolutionary rescue for that species.– statistical analyses of various quantitative traits, including life history traits with generalized linear mixed models
– bioinformatic analyses of sequencing data
-population genetics analyses
– estimation of relatedness and assignation of parental origins
– estimation of genetic variances for different adaptive traits in controlled conditions
– estimation of heterosis and outbreeding depression
– inferences about recent demographic history from genomic dataThe postdoctoral research will join the Evolution&Demography team at ISEM, led by Ophélie Ronce ( ). They will interact in particular with Eric Imbert and Agnès Mignot who supervised different experiments in the field and controlled conditions on C. corymbosa, François Rousset for statistical advice for the analysis of life history traits variation, Julien Ofresson who is developing evolutionary rescue models for the species, David Carbonell, Marie Challe, Denis Orcel and Armelle Kempf who are in charge of data acquisition, and Ophélie Ronce who coordinates the FloRes project. Other collaborators at ISEM outside the team include: Elodie Flaven for her expertise in the genotyping of C. corymbosa and bioinformatics analysis, Pierre-Alexandre Gagnaire who is involved in the development of demographic inference from haplotagging sequencing in C. corymbosa.RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages FRENCH Level BasicResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Environmental science Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationEligibility criteria– PhD in evolutionary biology, with a solid academic background in quantitative genetics.
– Strong background in statistical analysis of life history traits, evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics
– Clear communication in English in both spoken and written form.
– Good interpersonal skills needed for teamworkAdditional commentsThe application must include a cover letter explaining your interest and ability to carry out the project, a complete CV, and a maximum of 5 publications most relevant to the project attached to the CV, and the names and contacts (email and phone number) of two academics capable of assessing your competence for the position Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut des Sciences de l’Évolution de Montpellier Country France City MONTPELLIER GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityMONTPELLIER WebsiteSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Montpellier

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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:26:28 GMT

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