Position: Ph.D. candidate

One Ph.D. candidate 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 Poznañ, 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.

The Ph.D. candidate 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, basic knowledge of genomics/transcriptomics,
statistics, keen to work in a team and highly self-motivated. Applicant
with M.Sc. degree in biology, biotechnology or related fields and expertise
in basic molecular methods such as DNA/RNA extraction, protein isolation,
PCR, western blot, etc. are encouraged to apply. 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.

The position is full-time and available for 36 months starting from October
2024. Salary: 5000PLN/month (after taxes ~3500PLN)
You will join a recently started research group led by Aleksandra
ukasiewicz.

The application should include i.e. professional CV including scientific
achievements, cover letter summarizing previous work experience and future
interests, contact information for one or two professional references, and
be addressed to dr Aleksandra ukasiewicz, a.lukasiewicz@amu.edu.pl

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 the 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).''

Application deadline: 31.05.2024

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

Any questions? Do not hesitate to contact via email:
a.lukasiewicz@amu.edu.pl

Aleksandra ukasiewicz <aleks.lukasiewicz@gmail.com>

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