Ongoing research in the group of Karine Van Doninck involves topics at the core of evolutionary biology, including the evolution of sex, genome maintenance, recombination and extreme stress resistance on different eukaryotic systems, including rotifers, amoeba and Corbicula clams. We are employing different tools (including experimental ecology, population genetics, phylogeny, comparative genomics, transcriptomics, bioinformatics, molecular and cellular biology) to study evolutionary processes at the level of populations, both experimental and natural, and genomes.
Offer We offer a full-time contract for two years. The contract starts between October 2021 and December 2021. The position involves no or extremely light teaching load, if the candidate is interested. Salaries are competitive at the European level. The recruited person will benefit from the Belgian social insurance scheme (health care, etc.) without additional expenses.
Profile Applicants are expected to show outstanding commitment to research and must have obtained a PhD by the start of the position. A strong expertise in genomics is required. More specifically, solid competences in bioinformatics (e.g. scripting pipelines) and in genome evolution are needed. Knowledge or interest regarding recombination, metazoan evolution, phylogenomics and population genomics is an added-value.
Application Applications should be submitted via email to karine.van.doninck@ulb.be. The application package should contain the following documents: - A curriculum vitae with the complete list of publications - A cover letter mentioning why the candidate is interested in the position - Minimum 2 recommendation letters Interviews: Interviews will be conducted with the selected candidates. Selected candidates could also be invited to give a seminar to MBE ULB. For any additional information, please contact karine.van.doninck@ulb.be
