PhD Scholarship: Molecular Basis of Resource Polymorphism, Iceland
Job Description: We are seeking two PhD students to work on an interdisciplinary project studying the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the formation and rapid evolution of diverse cranial morphology in Icelandic Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). The research group is coordinated by prof. Sigurdur S. Snorrason, and the molecular work will be performed under the supervision of Drs. Zophonías O. Jónsson, Arnar Pálsson, Sigríður Rut Franzdóttir and Valerie H. Maier which have expertise in developmental and molecular biology, genomics and population genetics.
Eligibility: The candidates should hold an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in biology, have a strong background in molecular biology and be highly motivated. A good ability to work in a team is essential.
The project addresses questions in developmental genetics and evolutionary genetics, concerning the origin of skeletal divergence and parallel evolution. Over the last 10 000 years Arctic charr in Iceland has evolved an extensive variation in morphology and life history. We are interested in studying the differences in development of key craniofacial elements in contrasting morphs of this non-model species.
Specifically, we are aiming at elucidating the genes underlying morphological differences in size, and skeletal and craniofacial features among Arctic charr morphs. The projects will include sampling, cloning and characterization of candidate genes, transcriptional analysis, in situ´s and other molecular methods. One of the two projects will also involve a study of evolutionary forces, by documenting variation in developmental genes in morphologically distinct morphs.
The University of Iceland is located in the centre of Reykjavik. The laboratory shares facilities with several groups in the field of molecular biology, genetics and evolutionary biology, with state of the art equipment for these studies. The students will be part of a research environment of around 40 graduate students, post-docs and senior researchers. The student will also be part of the Graduate Program in Molecular Life Sciences at the University of Iceland http://www.gpmls.hi.is
Start date: autumn 2010 or on agreement.
Closing Date : 31/8/ 2010
Those interested, please submit a CV, statement of research interest, and names of three referees to: Sigurður S. Snorrason (sigsnor@hi.is). For further information contact Sigríður Rut Franzdóttir (sirrut@hi.is).
Contact
Valerie H. Maier Ph.D
Institute of Biology
University of Iceland
Sturlugata 7
101 Reykjavik
Iceland
Tel: 00354 525 4605
525 5230
Email:valerie@hi.is
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Scholarship Tags: Iceland, Molecular, PhD Scholarship, Polymorphism
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