Postdoctoral position: The evolution of reproductive organs across fishes INRAE - Fish Physiology and Genomics Institute (LPGP), Rennes, France The group led by Dr. Florent Murat (https://florentmuratwebpage.wordpress.com/) is interested in the evolution of genomes and reproductive organs across vertebrates. Notably, teleost fish represent one of the largest and most diverse clades of vertebrates and exhibit an outstanding reproductive diversity. In this context, we are trying to better understand associated evolutionary patterns and underlying molecular mechanisms. To do so, we make an extensive use of large-scale comparative genomics and bioinformatics as well as single-cell techniques across various fish species. Our group is hiring a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in bioinformaticsandinterested in evolutionary genomics and reproductive biology. Experienced in single-cell data analyses, the candidate will lead a project on the evolution of reproductive organs across fishes by analyzing gonadal single-cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets of various fish species showing contrasted reproductive features (already generated). The candidate will benefit from the great expertise of team members in bioinformatics, reproductive biology and evolutionary/comparative genomics. Qualifications and interests: *Analysis of single-cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets *Evolutionary genomics *Molecular/Cell biology *Reproductive biology Initial appointment will be for one year. The candidate must have spent at least 18 months outside France between May 1, 2021 and May 1, 2025. The candidate will be supported and encouraged to submit applications to prestigious postdoctoral fellowships (Marie Sklodowska-Curie, EMBO, ...) which would represent a strong asset for the next step of their career. The candidate will also be asked to present their results in international conferences. In our group we attach great importance to a collaborative and friendly atmosphere. Our team is part of INRAE / LPGP (Fish Physiology and Genomics Institute) located in Rennes, a dynamic city in Brittany (France) surrounded by many outstanding sites (Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, ...). To apply, please send an email to Florent Murat (florent.murat@inrae.fr) with a full CV, a cover letter and the names and contact information of three references. Contact: Florent Murat, PhD INRAE - Fish Physiology and Genomics Institute (LPGP) Campus de Beaulieu - Batiment 16A 35042 Rennes, France E-mail: florent.murat@inrae.fr Tel.: +33 (0)223485306 Link to the group website: https://florentmuratwebpage.wordpress.com/ Reference: Murat, F., Mbengue, N., Boeg Winge, S., Trefzer, T., Leushkin, E., Sepp, M., Cardoso-Moreira, M., Schmidt, J., Schneider, M��inger, K., Br�ning, T., Lamanna, F., Riera Belles, M., Conrad, C., Kondova, I., Bontrop, R., Behr, R., Khaitovich, P., Gr�tzner, F., P��bo, S., Marques-Bonet, T., Almstrup, K., Schierup, M.H. & Kaessmann, H. (2023) The molecular evolution of spermatogenesis across mammals. Nature, 613: 308-316. Florent Murat (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)