Postdoc: Population Genomics of Cheese Fungi

Postdoc in Population Genomics of Cheese Fungi (Orsay, France)We are seeking a highly motivated postgraduate researcher to work on population genomics of cheese Fungi in laboratory ESE located in Orsay near Paris (http://www.ese.u-psud.fr/index.php). The project focuses on studying the population genomics of *Penicillium roqueforti*, a fungus used for the maturation of blue cheese. Using whole-genome sequences of wild and domesticated populations, the successful applicant will particularly work on describing the recombination landscape within the genome of Penicillium roqueforti, the dynamics of transposable elements and horizontal gene transfers, and the selection within domesticated populations.Applicants must have a PhD with emphasis on population genetics and genomics, molecular evolution. Experience in manipulating high throughput sequencing data and bioinformatics would be an advantage as well.The successful applicant will be working in Evolutionary Ecology andGenetics team with Antoine Branca and Tatiana Giraud. The team has a long research experience in population genetics of fungi.Orsay is a small town located 30km south of Paris and at just 40 min by urban transportation from downtown Paris.Review of applications begins immediately until the end of June 2014.Starting dates are flexible but preferentially by September 2014. Salary will depend upon experience. To apply, please email toantoine.branca@u-psud.fr: i) a cover letter summarizing research intere...
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