Postdoc Developmental biology and calcification in embryogenesis of scleractinian corals at the NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research has a vacancy
for a postdoc for the project ``Developmental biology and calcification in embryogenesis
of scleractinian corals'' (full-time appointment for a maximum period of three years).
The project Developmental biology and calcification in embryogenesis of scleractinian corals is financed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, NWO, research program Computational Life Sciences. The project is a collaboration with the research groups from Prof. R.P.M. Bak & Dr. J. van Bleijswijk (Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Dr. J.A. Kaandorp (Section Computational Science, University of Amsterdam) and Prof. D.J. Miller (James Cook University, Australia). The candidate is expected to collaborate extensively with molecular developmental biologists and computational biologists.
The central research question we propose to investigate in this project is to characterize the genes that control the differences in coral morphology for related coral species. We do this by a quantitative comparison of gene expression patterns. We especially focus on genes involved in the process of calcification. As a start, we will study the developmental process in Acropora millepora larvae, in collaboration with Prof. D.J. Miller (James Cook University). We aim to collect and analyze spatio-temporal gene expression patterns of genes involved in the calcification process for different developmental stages. A better understanding of calcification in corals is of fundamental importance in research on the potentially detrimental impact of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, reducing ocean pH and carbonate ion concentrations on the calcification process in corals and other calcifying organisms. In collaboration with Dr. J.A. Kaandorp (University of Amsterdam) a computational model of calcification in corals will be developed.
Requirements Candidates should have a PhD degree in molecular developmental biology with preferably an expertise in cnidarians. The Postdoc is expected to collaborate with computational biologists. The Postdoc should be able to work in an international research team. A strong research record, evidenced by a PhD thesis and papers published in peer-reviewed journals is required. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Motivation to travel to different countries and integrate efficiently in a new research team is fundamental.
Further information Further information on the project can be obtained from : Dr. J. van Bleijswijk, Molecular Biology Laboratory, Royal NIOZ, The Netherlands, tel +31 222 369521, e-mail: Judith.van.Bleijswijk@nioz.nl or Dr J. A. Kaandorp, Section Computational Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; tel. +31 20 525 7539; e-mail: J.A.Kaandorp@uva.nl or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers@nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371) More information on the application procedure, deadlines etc., research and our institute see: www.nioz.nl
The project Developmental biology and calcification in embryogenesis of scleractinian corals is financed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, NWO, research program Computational Life Sciences. The project is a collaboration with the research groups from Prof. R.P.M. Bak & Dr. J. van Bleijswijk (Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Dr. J.A. Kaandorp (Section Computational Science, University of Amsterdam) and Prof. D.J. Miller (James Cook University, Australia). The candidate is expected to collaborate extensively with molecular developmental biologists and computational biologists.
The central research question we propose to investigate in this project is to characterize the genes that control the differences in coral morphology for related coral species. We do this by a quantitative comparison of gene expression patterns. We especially focus on genes involved in the process of calcification. As a start, we will study the developmental process in Acropora millepora larvae, in collaboration with Prof. D.J. Miller (James Cook University). We aim to collect and analyze spatio-temporal gene expression patterns of genes involved in the calcification process for different developmental stages. A better understanding of calcification in corals is of fundamental importance in research on the potentially detrimental impact of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, reducing ocean pH and carbonate ion concentrations on the calcification process in corals and other calcifying organisms. In collaboration with Dr. J.A. Kaandorp (University of Amsterdam) a computational model of calcification in corals will be developed.
Requirements Candidates should have a PhD degree in molecular developmental biology with preferably an expertise in cnidarians. The Postdoc is expected to collaborate with computational biologists. The Postdoc should be able to work in an international research team. A strong research record, evidenced by a PhD thesis and papers published in peer-reviewed journals is required. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Motivation to travel to different countries and integrate efficiently in a new research team is fundamental.
Further information Further information on the project can be obtained from : Dr. J. van Bleijswijk, Molecular Biology Laboratory, Royal NIOZ, The Netherlands, tel +31 222 369521, e-mail: Judith.van.Bleijswijk@nioz.nl or Dr J. A. Kaandorp, Section Computational Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; tel. +31 20 525 7539; e-mail: J.A.Kaandorp@uva.nl or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers@nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371) More information on the application procedure, deadlines etc., research and our institute see: www.nioz.nl
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