How do Stress-related Genes Evolve to Cope with Extreme Climate?

PhD in Evolutionary Genetics

A PhD position is available in the research group of Prof. Frida Ben-Ami,
from Tel Aviv University, Israel (www.ben-ami.com).

Joint project of Frida's lab and Prof. Yampolsky's lab in East Tennessee
State University. The project investigates the evolution of stress-related
genes and their expression. In particular, we will focus on the expression
of paralogous trehalose synthesis genes and their local adaptation in
a model crustacean, Daphnia magna.

The successful candidate will combine experimental work with Daphnia,
molecular biology methods, and bioinformatics to compare expression of
the target genes in D. magna genotypes exposed to diverse environmental
stressors.

Requirements:

- MSc degree in Biology or equivalent

- Interest in Evolutionary Biology

- Skills in Python and/or R - an advantage

- Background in Experimental Biology or Aquatic Ecology - an advantage

- Excellent communication and writing skills in English

- Good work ethics

Please send your application by email (all material in one PDF) to Frida
Ben-Ami (frida@tauex.tau.ac.il). Applications should include a CV,
a list of publications and a statement about your research interests
(motivation letter). Please provide names and email addresses of two
persons who are willing to write a letter of recommendation. Application
deadline is February 28, 2025.

Prof. Frida Ben-Ami |Tel Aviv University, Life Sciences |www.ben-ami.com

Frida Ben-Ami <frida@tauex.tau.ac.il>

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