University in Sweden.
Supervisor: Jessica Abbott, http://jessicakabbott.com/
Application deadline: May 18th 2017
Short project description: The aim of this project will be to
investigate the genetics of sex differences using experimentally evolved
populations of the hermaphroditic flatworm Macrostomum ligano that have
been selected for male or female fitness. We have now established that
female-selected populations have increased in female fitness and
decreased in male fitness compared to male-selected populations,
indicative of sexual antagonism and/or a genetically based trade-off in
these traits. The project will therefore attempt to determine the
genomic basis of the response to sex-limited selection using a
combination of various techniques, including RNAseq, Fst outlier
analysis, GWAS, and quantitative genetics. For more information, see
https://lu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:147300/
Required qualifications:
Master's in bioinformatics, molecular biology, genetics or
evolutionary biology.
Other experience with (in order of priority): bioinformatics,
molecular biology, genetics or evolutionary biology.
Lab experience with invertebrates.
Interest in sex chromosome evolution.
Good written and verbal skills in English.
Ability to work well independently and in a group.
Desirable qualifications:
Experience with DNA and RNA extraction.
Experience with analysis of genomic data, including GWAS and Fst
analysis.
Experience with quantitative genetics.
Experience with experimental design and/or experimental evolution.
To apply: Applications must be sent via Lund University's online
application system. Instructions for using the system can be found here:
http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about/work-at-lund-university. The
application should include a CV detailing relevant experience, a
personal statement explaining why you are a good fit for this project,
copy of master's thesis and/or any relevant published papers, and names
and contact information of two reference persons.
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Dr. Jessica K. Abbott
Senior University Lecturer
Department of Biology
Section for Evolutionary Ecology
Lund University
Sölvegatan 37
223 62 Lund, Sweden
Phone: 046 222 9304
Website: http://jessicakabbott.com
"It is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science."
- Charles Darwin, Descent of Man
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