Institute of human genetics/CNRS
Description
A three year post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Jerome Dejardin to study the compensatory mechanisms at play during replicative and stress induced senescence. The laboratory is interested into the mechanisms driving changes in the control of heterochromatin organization during the senescence process and how this impacts gene expression.
The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the groups of Giacomo Cavalli and Evi Soutoglou to tackle this important question. He/she will employ genomics and proteomics approaches to identify proteins involved in the formation of Senescence Associated Heterochromatin Foci (SAHF) and to map changes in genome architecture experienced by senescent cells (Hi-C and a novel conformation mapping approach developed in the lab).
The Institute of Human Genetics is located in Montpellier, France. This institute is one of the most renowned in France. Montpellier is located in the south, on the Mediterranean border and is ~3 hours away from Paris with the high speed train.
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a PhD degree or equivalent. A good knowledge in molecular biology and chromatin biochemistry is desirable. Experience in handling large datasets would be a plus. Excellent communication skills are essential.
Salary
Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Application details
Please apply by sending your CV and a motivation letter stating your research and career interests, together with the name of references to: Jerome Dejardin - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Starting date: 1st October 2016
Deadline: Spring 2017