Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions available in the laboratory “Epigenetic Regulation of Cell Identity” headed by Dr. Michael WEBER at the CNRS in Strasbourg (France). The positions are funded for up to three years.
DNA methylation is an epigenetic mark with pivotal roles in mammalian development and cancer progression. The research in our laboratory aims at better understanding the function and regulation of DNA methylation in mammals by combining molecular biology, high-throughput sequencing technologies, bioinformatics and mouse genetics. The successful applicants will uncover and study novel regulatory pathways of DNA methylation in normal and malignant cells.
Application: Please submit your application via the APPLY button.
Starting date: End 2015 or Early 2016
Salary: Competitive salary following the CNRS guidelines (> 2,500 € brut / month)
Some recent publications:
Auclair G, Guibert S, Benber A, Weber M (2014). Genome Biology 15:545.
Guibert S, Forne T, Weber M (2012). Genome Research 22:633-641.
Borgel J, Guibert S, Li Y, Chiba H, Schübeler D, Sasaki H, Forne T, Weber M (2010). Nature Genetics 42:1093-100.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. in Molecular or Developmental Biology. Prior experience with epigenetics, analysis of NGS datasets or mouse embryology is required. We expect the candidates to be highly motivated, creative, excellent team players, and with a good track record with at least one publication as first author. Applicants with less than two years after obtaining their PhD will be favored.
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
Our Institute is located on the Illkirch research campus in Strasbourg. The campus offers an international environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities (NGS sequencing, animal housing, proteomics, imaging). The successful candidates will join a young and dynamic team with financial support from the ERC.
For more information please visit our website: http://irebs.u-strasbg.fr/spip.php?rubrique186
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