Condition-dependent mechanisms of gamete-level mate choice (postmating sexual selection) in humans

1 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań

Department

Institute of Human Biology and Evolution

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

One Post-doc position is now available to work on mechanisms and evolution of post-copulatory mate choice in humans, in a new research group in the Institute of Human Biology and Evolution at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.

The position is part of a project funded by Polish National Science Centre: Condition-dependent mechanisms of gamete-level mate choice (postmating sexual selection) in humans. The project will test the role of immunocompetence of a male in cryptic female choice on the gamete level, in order to shade a light on post copulatory sexual selection in humans. The main aim of the project is to investigate how the male condition, measured as the ability to recognize pathogens, affects sperm performance, in the post-mating context in humans.

You will join a recently started research group led by Aleksandra Łukasiewicz. The application should include i.e. professional CV including scientific achievements, list of publications, cover letter summarizing previous work experience and future interests, contact information for two professional references, and be addressed to dr Aleksandra Łukasiewicz, [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The post-doc will use methods from experimental and evolutionary biology, molecular biology and computational genomics (phenotypic assays, wet-lab, MinION Nanopore sequencing). We seek a collogue with solid knowledge in the principles of molecular and evolutionary biology, genomics/transcriptomics, statistics, keen to work in a team and highly self-motivated. Applicant with a Ph.D (less than 7 years after graduation or close to completion) in biology, biotechnology or related fields, and proven record of productivity and publications in high-impact journals and expertise in (human) molecular genetics, molecular and cellular biology. There is opportunity to learn new skills by participation in dedicated training courses on subjects related to the project and short research visits to institutions involved with the project.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences » BiologyBiological sciences » Other

Additional Information
Benefits

The position is full-time and available for 36 months starting from October 2024. Salary: 9500/month (after taxes ~6500PLN)

Selection process

Candidates will be selected through an open competition, the competition will be open until a suitable candidate is found who meets all the requirements

Additional comments

Please include in your offer: ‘’I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).’’

Any questions? Do not hesitate to contact via email: [email protected]

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Adam Mickiewicz University

Country

Poland

State/Province

wielkopolska

City

Poznań

Postal Code

61-614

Street

Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

wielkopolska

City

Poznań

Website

http://www.amu.edu.pl
https://humbio.amu.edu.pl/

Street

Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6

Postal Code

61-614

STATUS: EXPIRED