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=='''Postdoctoral position in genetics, evolution and virulence of yeasts.  Dublin, Ireland (posted Feb 12, 2016)''' ==
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=='''PhD and post-doctoral positions at the Martin Kupiec lab at Tel Aviv University, Israel (posted 26 July 2023)'''==
Laboratories of Ken Wolfe and Geraldine Butler, University College Dublin, Ireland
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https://mkyeastlab.wixsite.com/mklab
  
Three postdoctoral positions are available in the Wolfe and Butler labs.
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The Kupiec lab is looking for highly motivated and independent researchers to join our group in exciting projects investigating the mechanisms that create mutations, and those that repair DNA and prevent genome instability. Previous experience working with yeast is considered an advantage, but not essential.
  
Position 1: Analysis of virulence in the pathogenic yeast ''Candida parapsilosis'' (one early stage postdoctoral position).
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Pls send CV and the names +emails of two references to Martin Kupiec: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il
  
Positions 2 and 3: Genetics and evolution in Biotech Yeasts (two positions, at early or senior post-doctoral level).
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Prof. Martin Kupiec,</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Pasha Gol Chair for Applied Microbiology.</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Shmunis School of Biomedicine & Cancer Research,</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Tel Aviv University</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Ramat Aviv 69978, Israel.</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Phone: 972-3-640-9031</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">FAX: 972-3-642-2046</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">E-mail: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il </div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">https://mkyeastlab.wixsite.com/mklab</div>
  
For full details, see http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/572287-genetics-evolution-and-virulence-of-yeasts
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=='''Post-doctoral position in ''S. cerevisiae'' research (posted 5 April 2023)'''==
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De Wulf lab, University of Trento, Italy
  
Closing date for applications: March 4, 2016.
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'''Description''': The De Wulf lab at the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, Italy, is looking for an outstanding, highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to study the biological activity of oncogenic kinetochore kinase Rio1. The research will aim to understand how this kinase regulates the chromatin at centromeres and pericentromeres to ensure correct levels of centromeric RNAs, required for faithful centromeric nucleosome formation and kinetochore recruitment/activity.
  
Contact: Ken Wolfe, kenneth.wolfe@ucd.ie
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Candidates with expertise in yeast genetics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Experience with live-cell fluorescence imaging is greatly appreciated. For publications related to the topic: Bock LJ et al (2012) Nature Cell Biology, Iacovella MG et al (2015) Nature Communications, Iacovella MG et al (2018) Nucleic Acids Research, Berto G et al (2019) Current Genetics. More details of the project itself (Smurova K et al. (2023) Nature Communications, in press) will be provided upon request. A video call via Zoom can surely be arranged.
  
=='''Postdoctoral position in Cell Biology and Genetics, Northern Kentucky University (posted May 7, 2015)''' ==
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'''Position overview''': : The candidate should hold a recent PhD degree and a good publication record (at least one first-author publication in a reputable peer-reviewed journal). S/he must be motivated to excel in science, be curious, open-minded, and pro-active.
Laboratory of Erin Strome, Biological Sciences Department, Northern Kentucky University (Cincinnati Area)
 
  
A teaching-scholar faculty position is available to study mechanisms of haploinsufficiency induced genome instability.  The position would be ideal for someone who will be pursuing a teaching and research balanced career and potentially be interested in a faculty job at an undergraduate institution.  The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to develop their experimental and scientific credentials while also getting teaching experience and mentoring on teaching and lots of direct contact mentoring undergraduates in research lab projects.  
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The lab is located in the city of Trento (150K inhabitants), near lakes and mountains, and lies close to Bolzano, Verona, Venice, and Milan.
  
Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. (ABD candidates will be considered) with a strong background in molecular biology/biochemistry/genetics and should be capable of conducting standard molecular biology tests including PCR and qPCR, Westerns, and siRNA experiments.  
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Trento University is top-ranked in Italy, and CIBIO is the nr. 1 department of biology in Italy. State-of-the art equipment and facilities are available in our lab and in the department. Please visit our website for more information on our group, research interests and publications: http://www.cibio.unitn.it/510/chromosome-segregation-biology
  
Please see https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/2817 for full job ad and application details.
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'''How to apply''': Please send a detailed CV with publications, and the names + emails of 2-3 referees to Peter De Wulf (peter.dewulf@unitn.it). The University of Trento offers at first a 1-year contract, which can be renewed for up to 3 years. The salary is according to University of Trento pay scale.
  
Contact: Erin Strome, stromee1@nku.edu
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=='''Tenure-track position in Cell Biology in the Department of Biology at Trent University (posted 6 Dec 2022)'''==
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https://www.universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=59331
  
=='''Postdoctoral position in Cell Biology, Univ. of Miami, Florida (posted December 2014)''' ==
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:Trent University
A Postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Sandra Lemmon, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Research focuses on regulation of membrane dynamics in the yeast S. cerevisiae.
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:Location: Ontario
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:Date posted: 2022-10-20
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:Advertised until: 2022-12-19
  
Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD in chemistry, biology, genetics or a related life science. Applicants with a background in cell biology, yeast genetics and molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy and/or lipid biochemistry are especially encouraged to apply. Please submit a curriculum vitae, publications, summary of past research experiences, research interests, and the names of three references to: Dr. Sandra Lemmon at <slemmon[at]miami[dot]edu>.
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Trent University invites applications for a tenure track position in the field of '''Cell Biology''', in the Department of Biology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2023. This position will be located at the Trent Peterborough campus and is subject to budgetary approval.
  
=='''Postdoctoral position for yeast experimental evolution available in the Sherlock lab @ Stanford, posted November 2014''' ==
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A completed Ph.D. and relevant research experience are required, with teaching experience considered an asset. The successful candidate is expected to have a demonstrated research record and the potential to secure external funding. We seek an individual who investigates cellular responses to environmental stressors and/or environmental change. Research areas could include developmental processes at the cellular or molecular level, evolutionary developmental biology, cell physiology and metabolism, inter- and intra-cellular communication, and/or cellular stress responses, among others. A research program spanning multiple levels of biological organization (genes-to-whole organisms) and that complements current research in the Department of Biology (www.trentu.ca/biology) would be an asset. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate and graduate level training through teaching, mentorship of student research, and student advising as a member of the Department of Biology and the Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program (www.trentu.ca/els ).
The Sherlock lab has a postdoctoral position available immediately to work on experimental evolution using yeast as a model system. We have developed a lineage tracking system, which allows us to follow cultures as they evolve, and determine when new beneficial mutations emerge. The goal of the project is to understand how the beneficial mutation rate and the distribution of fitness effects, as well as the identity of the beneficial mutations themselves, changes due to a different, more fit founding genotype in an experimental evolution. Experience with yeast is strongly desired, and ability to program and perform data analysis would be beneficial. Please see:
 
  
http://web.stanford.edu/group/sherlocklab/join.shtml
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Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a brief description of proposed research, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees who would be willing to write on the candidate’s behalf. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via email. Please send applications and/or any questions to biologyjobs@trentu.ca , attention Professor Gary Burness, Chair, Department of Biology.
  
for details on how to join the lab.
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The deadline for receipt of applications is '''December 15, 2022'''.
  
=='''Bioinformatician / computational biologist position in yeast biology & next generation sequencing''' ==
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Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact garyburness@trentu.ca .
Laboratory of Biology of Yeast Colonies (www.natur.cuni.cz/~zdenap), Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague is seeking applicants for researcher position in the field of bioinformatics.
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
BIOINFORMATICIAN / COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST POSITION funded by Czech-Norwegian Research Program is available at the Group of Biology of Yeast Colonies (www.natur.cuni.cz/~zdenap), Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Vinicna 5, Prague, Czech Republic, being a part of new scientific center of excellence “Biotechnology and Biomedicine Center of the Academy of Sciences and Charles University in Vestec”.
 
The Research Group is interested in different aspects of yeast multicellularity including questions related to topics of cell ageing, stress defense, adaptation and longevity. The research of the group currently follows two main lines: i) Development, differentiation and signaling of yeast colonies as a model of a primitive multicellular organism, with the main goal to identify the regulatory networks and signals involved in the phenotypic differentiation between the different types of chronologically aged cells developing within the colony (related to Mol Cell 46: 436-448, 2012). ii) Development, defense strategies and signaling pathways involved in formation of biofilm colonies of wild yeast (related to J Cell Biol. 194:679-87, 2011). The candidates (i.e. bioinformaticians / computational biologists, alternatively informaticians / statisticians / big data analysts) should be interested in applying their skills in both research directions; in particular, the challenges of integrating the DNA, RNA and epigenetic data obtained by next-generation DNA/RNA sequencing methodology. The project will produce a unique dataset where the cells have been characterized at the fundamental levels of molecular biology (genetics, epigenetics and expression). We envisage that such a complete dataset will facilitate unique novel insights into the biology of the yeast model system. The bioinformatician will be expected to play a central role in data processing, integration and analysis.
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidates should be comfortable at the unix / linux command line and preferably also able to write bash scripts. The candidate should also be able to program in at least one of the following languages: perl, python, java, c++, and be familiar with statistical software (preferably R). Familiarity with high through-put sequencing software is a plus: mapping tools (e.g. bwa, novoalign), expression quantification (e.g. tophat), variant calling (e.g. GATK), peak calling (e.g. MACS). Last, but not least, the candidate should be interested in applying these quantitative skills to biological data.
 
ELIGIBILITY, HOW TO APPLY: The applicants should have good command of English and preferentially a PhD; however, researchers who have completed University education without PhD, proficient in the tools described above, are also encouraged to apply. Please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications (including IF and the number of citations) and reference contacts directly to the group leader Zdena Palkova (zdenap@natur.cuni.cz). The contract is available from January 1, 2015 (or by appointment) and finishes at April 2017.
 
  
=='''PhD and Post-doctoral positions in the lab of Martin Kupiec (genome stability) at Tel Aviv University, Israel, posted November 2014''' ==
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are looking highly motivated people to work on Genome Stability and telomeres in yeast. The lab http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci/departments/biotech/members/kupiec/kupiec.html
 
works on processes that prevent cancer by keeping the genome stable. These include the repair of broken chromosomes, the handling of stalled DNA replication forks and the maintenance of normal-length telomeres. Candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, including past research experiences and publication records, as well as a letter detailing their motivation and interest in our work. Applicants should also request recommendation letters to be directly sent by two or three references.
 
  
== '''Technician/Research assistant position available''' ==
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https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/careers/full-time-faculty/assistant-professor-cell-biology-tenure-track
A 3-year technician/research assistant position is available in the group of Dr. Damien Coudreuse (www.synthecell.org) at the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR), France (http://igdr.univ-rennes1.fr/english/). Research in this laboratory takes a synthetic biology approach in fission yeast to study the architecture and evolution of cell cycle regulation. Routinely used techniques in the team include fission yeast genetics, molecular biology (DNA, RNA and protein biology) and microscopy. The role of the technician/engineer will be to provide help with such techniques to various members of the team as well as to take responsibility for a number of common tasks in the laboratory.Candidates should contact Dr. Damien Coudreuse at damien.coudreuse@univ-rennes1.fr and send a Curriculum Vitae, including past experiences, as well as a letter detailing their motivation and interest in the position. Applicants should also request recommendation letters to be directly sent by one to three references.
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:Assistant Professor (Cell Biology) - Tenure Track
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:Date Posted: October 20, 2022
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:Closing Date: December 15, 2022 - 4:00PM (or until filled)
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:Faculty Position: Tenure Track
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:Department: Department of Biology
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:Location: Peterborough
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:For more information, please view the [https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/sites/trentu.ca.humanresources/files/documents/BIOL-TT-CellBiology.docx full Position Description] or visit [https://www.trentu.ca/employment trentu.ca/employment].
  
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=='''Post-doctoral position on comparative transcriptomics in ''S. cerevisiae'' strains (posted 9th June 2022) '''==
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Mar Albà, ICREA Research Professor, Evolutionary Genomics Group, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) – Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), Barcelona.
  
== '''Post-doctoral positions available - Complexity and Variability in Cell Proliferation''' ==
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'''Description''': Looking to recruit one highly motivated researcher at the postdoctoral level to perform research on comparative genomics, transcriptomics and translatomics with the goal to better understand the molecular basis of the evolution of new genes in yeast. The position is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant (NovoGenePop) and will have an initial duration of three years.
Two three-year post-doctoral positions supported by a starting grant from the European Research Council (ERC) are available in the group of Dr. Damien Coudreuse (www.synthecell.org) at the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR), France (http://igdr.univ-rennes1.fr/english/). Research in this laboratory takes a synthetic biology approach in fission yeast to study the architecture and evolution of cell cycle regulation. The proposed projects aim at understanding fundamental aspects of the control of cell proliferation, from the buffering of variability in the different mechanisms driving cell cycle progression to the evolution of complexity in cell cycle control.Candidates should contact Dr. Damien Coudreuse at damien.coudreuse@univ-rennes1.fr and send a Curriculum Vitae, including past research experiences and publication records, as well as a letter detailing their motivation and interest in our work. Applicants should also request recommendation letters to be directly sent by two or three references.
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The researcher will study transcriptome diversity in wild and domesticated populations of yeast. She/he will develop computational approaches to analyze a large amount of RNA-seq and Ribo-seq data from different S. cerevisiae strains and Saccharomyces species, characterize the transcriptomic diversity in different populations and develop methods to identify recently evolved genes. Mutations and selective signatures associated with de novo gene birth will be identified using genomics data from a large number of strains.
  
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'''Requirements''':
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*Research experience in comparative genomics and transcriptomics
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*Expertise in at least one programming language
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*Expertise in a programmatic statistics language (ideally R)
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*Sound knowledge of population genetics and molecular evolution
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*Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  
== '''POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - NIH, National Cancer Institute, Posted April 16, 2014''' ==
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'''Representative publications''':
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*Blevins, W.R., Ruiz-Orera, J., Messeguer, X., Blasco-Moreno, B., Villanueva-Cañas, J.L., Espinar, L., Díez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2021). Uncovering de novo gene birth in yeast using deep transcriptomics. Nature Communications, vol. 12: 604.
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*Blevins, W.R., Tavella, T., Moro, S.G., Blasco-Moreno, B., Closa-Mosquera, A., Diez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2019) Extensive post-transcriptional buffering of gene expression in the response to severe oxidative stress in baker's yeast. Scientific Reports, vol. 9: 11005.
  
A postdoctoral position is available within the Optical Imaging Core of the Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression (NCI/NIH) to conduct research in the regulation of transcription in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The candidate is expected to have a background in yeast genetics and molecular biology and to be interested in extensive live imaging by fluorescence microscopy and in super-resolution methods.
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'''Location''':
Publications in the area of research:
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We are located at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), one of the most vibrant interdisciplinary research centers in Southern Europe with more than 1000 scientists in the building alone, including a large bioinformatics and evolutionary biology community. The researchers will have access to state-of-the-art resources and a wide range of in-house training opportunities.
Tatiana S. Karpova, Teresa Y. Chen, Brian L. Sprague, James G. McNally. Dynamic interactions of a transcription factor with DNA are accelerated  by a chromatin remodeler.  EMBO Reports. 5: 1064-1070, 2004
 
Tatiana S. Karpova, Min J. Kim, Corentin Spriet,  Kip Nalley,  Tim Stasevich,  Zoulika Kherrouche, Laurent Heliot, and James G. McNally. Concurrent Fast and Slow Cycling of a Transcriptional Activator at an Endogenous Promoter. Science 319: 466-469, 2008
 
Applicants should contact Dr. Tatiana Karpova (karpovat@mail.nih.gov) and submit their CV.
 
  
=='''Opening for two postdoctoral positions in the Cell Signaling Research Group, UPF, Barcelona, Spain (posted April 2014)'''==
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'''Starting date and salary''':
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Ideally between Oct 1st 2022 and February 1st 2023. Salary 34,636-40,531 Eur per year depending on experience.
  
Post description:  
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'''Contact''':
We offer two postdoctoral research positions in the Cell Signaling Research Group led by Dr. Francesc Posas and Dr. Eulàlia de Nadal), at the Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.  
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Please send an email to Mar Albà (malba@imim.es) with subject “PostdocERC_yeast” including a CV and a motivation letter, together with the name of two contacts for references. The deadline for the first round of applications is the 15th of July 2022.
The main objective of our group is the study of the molecular mechanisms of signal transduction mediated by SAPKs (Stress Activated Protein Kinases) in yeast cells, as well as to understand the complexity of adaptive responses generated by these enzymes. Regulation of gene expression and cell cycle are two of the most important aspects for cell adaptation to stress [Nadal-Ribelles M. et al, Mol Cell (2014); Duch A. et al, Nature (2013); Nadal-Ribelles M. et al, Genome Biol (2012); de Nadal E. and Posas F., Nat. Rev. Genet. (2011); Solé C. et al., EMBO J (2011); Regot S. et al., Nature (2011)].
 
We are looking for a highly motivated research scientist with consolidated experience in biochemistry and/or yeast genetics to work in these fields.
 
  
The Institute:
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=='''Post-doctoral position in ''S. cerevisiae'' research (posted 23 May 2022)'''==
UPF is a young, public and modern university and called to become one of the leading European universities. Awarded with a CEI label (International Excellence Campus) by the Spanish Ministry of Education, UPF's indicators have made it a benchmark for the Spanish and European university systems.
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Truman lab, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
Our group is integrated into the Biomedical Research Park of Barcelona (PRBB), one of the largest hubs of biomedical research in southern Europe.
 
  
For more information please visit the web site:
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'''Description''': The Truman laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte employs a range of molecular technologies including mass spectrometry, CRISPR-genome engineering and high-throughput screening to study the role of post-translational modifications on Hsp70 (see: http://www.trumanlab.org). We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with
http://www.upf.edu/cellsignaling
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experience working with budding yeast.<br><br>
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NIH Funding is available for several years, with the expectation that the candidate will work with Dr. Truman to apply for fellowships during this time. Ideal candidates will have graduated less than one year from their start date in the Truman lab. To apply please email Dr. Truman at atruman1@uncc.edu. Please include a cover letter, CV and any relevant publications.<br><br>
  
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'''About the Department of Biological Sciences''': The Department of Biological Sciences (https://biology.charlotte.edu/) has set as its mission to advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences; to facilitate development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelors, masters and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows; to contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information; to contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.
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<br><BR>The collaborative research environment at the UNC Charlotte offers an excellent opportunity for career development. The UNC Charlotte offers a complete benefits package and competitive salary. The Charlotte region provides wonderful environment to work and live.
  
=='''Postdoctoral Fellowship in yeast evolutionary genomics at Stanford University''', March 2014==
 
  
The Fraser Lab in the Department of Biology is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on the evolution of gene expression in Saccharomyces yeast.  The exact subject is flexible, but will likely involve using RNA-seq to answer fundamental questions about the mechanisms and consequences of gene expression evolution- especially in cases of evolutionary adaptations.  The ideal candidate would have experience in yeast molecular biology techniques, as well as some familiarity with computational and/or evolutionary analysis.  Salary and benefits are both above the NIH standards for postdocs.  Please email a cover letter and CV to hbfraser[at]stanford[dot]edu.
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'''Ideal Qualifications''':
 
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*Ph. D in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology or related field.
=='''Research Associate position (Ph.D. level) at Stanford University''', March 2014==
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*Experience with budding yeast including gene deletion, transformation etc.
 
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*Experience with general molecular techniques such as Western Blotting, DNA cloning, coimmunoprecipitation.
The Fraser Lab in the Department of Biology is seeking a Basic Life Science Research Associate (Ph.D. level). We apply the exciting tools of genomics and high-throughput sequencing to study the evolution of gene expression in a variety of species, but primarily budding yeast. Duties will include:
 
 
 
• Performing a wide range of experiments with the yeast S. cerevisiae. These will focus on a revolutionary new tool in molecular biology: genetic engineering via the CRISPR/Cas system. Other experiments will include gene knockout/replacement, chromatin immunoprecipitation, and high-throughput sequencing of mRNA.
 
• Teaching experimental protocols to others in the lab
 
• Keeping the lab's yeast strains/chemicals organized
 
• Overseeing an undergraduate student for dishwashing/media preparation
 
 
 
A Ph.D. in a Biology-related field is required, with at least 2 years spent working with S. cerevisiae. Also desirable (but not required) is experience with: mammalian cell culture, chromatin immunoprecipitation, and/or high-throughput sequencing.  Please email a cover letter and CV to hbfraser[at]stanford[dot]edu.
 
 
 
 
 
=='''Postdoctoral fellowship in cell cycle evolution at the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes, France''', January 2014==
 
 
 
A three-year post-doctoral position supported by a starting grant from the European Research Council (ERC) is available in the group of Dr. Damien Coudreuse at the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR), France (http://igdr.univ-rennes1.fr/english/). Research in this laboratory takes a synthetic biology approach in fission yeast to study the architecture and evolution of cell cycle regulation. The proposed project aims at understanding fundamental aspects of the evolution of cell proliferation, from how cells overcome external challenges to common features of independent evolutionary processes. It will be based on the use of fission yeast cells operating with various minimal cell cycle control circuits as starting points for experimental evolution approaches. Candidates should contact Dr. Damien Coudreuse at damien.coudreuse@univ-rennes1.fr and send a Curriculum Vitae, including past research experiences and publication records, as well as a letter detailing their motivation and interest in our work. Applicants should also request recommendation letters to be directly sent by two or three references.
 

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PhD and post-doctoral positions at the Martin Kupiec lab at Tel Aviv University, Israel (posted 26 July 2023)

https://mkyeastlab.wixsite.com/mklab

The Kupiec lab is looking for highly motivated and independent researchers to join our group in exciting projects investigating the mechanisms that create mutations, and those that repair DNA and prevent genome instability. Previous experience working with yeast is considered an advantage, but not essential.

Pls send CV and the names +emails of two references to Martin Kupiec: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il

Prof. Martin Kupiec,
Pasha Gol Chair for Applied Microbiology.
The Shmunis School of Biomedicine & Cancer Research,
Tel Aviv University
Ramat Aviv 69978, Israel.
Phone: 972-3-640-9031
FAX: 972-3-642-2046
E-mail: martin@tauex.tau.ac.il

Post-doctoral position in S. cerevisiae research (posted 5 April 2023)

De Wulf lab, University of Trento, Italy

Description: The De Wulf lab at the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, Italy, is looking for an outstanding, highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to study the biological activity of oncogenic kinetochore kinase Rio1. The research will aim to understand how this kinase regulates the chromatin at centromeres and pericentromeres to ensure correct levels of centromeric RNAs, required for faithful centromeric nucleosome formation and kinetochore recruitment/activity.

Candidates with expertise in yeast genetics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Experience with live-cell fluorescence imaging is greatly appreciated. For publications related to the topic: Bock LJ et al (2012) Nature Cell Biology, Iacovella MG et al (2015) Nature Communications, Iacovella MG et al (2018) Nucleic Acids Research, Berto G et al (2019) Current Genetics. More details of the project itself (Smurova K et al. (2023) Nature Communications, in press) will be provided upon request. A video call via Zoom can surely be arranged.

Position overview: : The candidate should hold a recent PhD degree and a good publication record (at least one first-author publication in a reputable peer-reviewed journal). S/he must be motivated to excel in science, be curious, open-minded, and pro-active.

The lab is located in the city of Trento (150K inhabitants), near lakes and mountains, and lies close to Bolzano, Verona, Venice, and Milan.

Trento University is top-ranked in Italy, and CIBIO is the nr. 1 department of biology in Italy. State-of-the art equipment and facilities are available in our lab and in the department. Please visit our website for more information on our group, research interests and publications: http://www.cibio.unitn.it/510/chromosome-segregation-biology

How to apply: Please send a detailed CV with publications, and the names + emails of 2-3 referees to Peter De Wulf (peter.dewulf@unitn.it). The University of Trento offers at first a 1-year contract, which can be renewed for up to 3 years. The salary is according to University of Trento pay scale.

Tenure-track position in Cell Biology in the Department of Biology at Trent University (posted 6 Dec 2022)

https://www.universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=59331

Trent University
Location: Ontario
Date posted: 2022-10-20
Advertised until: 2022-12-19

Trent University invites applications for a tenure track position in the field of Cell Biology, in the Department of Biology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2023. This position will be located at the Trent Peterborough campus and is subject to budgetary approval.

A completed Ph.D. and relevant research experience are required, with teaching experience considered an asset. The successful candidate is expected to have a demonstrated research record and the potential to secure external funding. We seek an individual who investigates cellular responses to environmental stressors and/or environmental change. Research areas could include developmental processes at the cellular or molecular level, evolutionary developmental biology, cell physiology and metabolism, inter- and intra-cellular communication, and/or cellular stress responses, among others. A research program spanning multiple levels of biological organization (genes-to-whole organisms) and that complements current research in the Department of Biology (www.trentu.ca/biology) would be an asset. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate and graduate level training through teaching, mentorship of student research, and student advising as a member of the Department of Biology and the Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program (www.trentu.ca/els ).

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a brief description of proposed research, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees who would be willing to write on the candidate’s behalf. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via email. Please send applications and/or any questions to biologyjobs@trentu.ca , attention Professor Gary Burness, Chair, Department of Biology.

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 15, 2022.

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact garyburness@trentu.ca .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/careers/full-time-faculty/assistant-professor-cell-biology-tenure-track

Assistant Professor (Cell Biology) - Tenure Track
Date Posted: October 20, 2022
Closing Date: December 15, 2022 - 4:00PM (or until filled)
Faculty Position: Tenure Track
Department: Department of Biology
Location: Peterborough
For more information, please view the full Position Description or visit trentu.ca/employment.

Post-doctoral position on comparative transcriptomics in S. cerevisiae strains (posted 9th June 2022)

Mar Albà, ICREA Research Professor, Evolutionary Genomics Group, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) – Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), Barcelona.

Description: Looking to recruit one highly motivated researcher at the postdoctoral level to perform research on comparative genomics, transcriptomics and translatomics with the goal to better understand the molecular basis of the evolution of new genes in yeast. The position is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant (NovoGenePop) and will have an initial duration of three years. The researcher will study transcriptome diversity in wild and domesticated populations of yeast. She/he will develop computational approaches to analyze a large amount of RNA-seq and Ribo-seq data from different S. cerevisiae strains and Saccharomyces species, characterize the transcriptomic diversity in different populations and develop methods to identify recently evolved genes. Mutations and selective signatures associated with de novo gene birth will be identified using genomics data from a large number of strains.

Requirements:

  • Research experience in comparative genomics and transcriptomics
  • Expertise in at least one programming language
  • Expertise in a programmatic statistics language (ideally R)
  • Sound knowledge of population genetics and molecular evolution
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Representative publications:

  • Blevins, W.R., Ruiz-Orera, J., Messeguer, X., Blasco-Moreno, B., Villanueva-Cañas, J.L., Espinar, L., Díez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2021). Uncovering de novo gene birth in yeast using deep transcriptomics. Nature Communications, vol. 12: 604.
  • Blevins, W.R., Tavella, T., Moro, S.G., Blasco-Moreno, B., Closa-Mosquera, A., Diez, J., Carey, L.B., Albà, M.M. (2019) Extensive post-transcriptional buffering of gene expression in the response to severe oxidative stress in baker's yeast. Scientific Reports, vol. 9: 11005.

Location: We are located at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), one of the most vibrant interdisciplinary research centers in Southern Europe with more than 1000 scientists in the building alone, including a large bioinformatics and evolutionary biology community. The researchers will have access to state-of-the-art resources and a wide range of in-house training opportunities.

Starting date and salary: Ideally between Oct 1st 2022 and February 1st 2023. Salary 34,636-40,531 Eur per year depending on experience.

Contact: Please send an email to Mar Albà (malba@imim.es) with subject “PostdocERC_yeast” including a CV and a motivation letter, together with the name of two contacts for references. The deadline for the first round of applications is the 15th of July 2022.

Post-doctoral position in S. cerevisiae research (posted 23 May 2022)

Truman lab, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

Description: The Truman laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte employs a range of molecular technologies including mass spectrometry, CRISPR-genome engineering and high-throughput screening to study the role of post-translational modifications on Hsp70 (see: http://www.trumanlab.org). We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with experience working with budding yeast.

NIH Funding is available for several years, with the expectation that the candidate will work with Dr. Truman to apply for fellowships during this time. Ideal candidates will have graduated less than one year from their start date in the Truman lab. To apply please email Dr. Truman at atruman1@uncc.edu. Please include a cover letter, CV and any relevant publications.

About the Department of Biological Sciences: The Department of Biological Sciences (https://biology.charlotte.edu/) has set as its mission to advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences; to facilitate development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelors, masters and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows; to contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information; to contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.

The collaborative research environment at the UNC Charlotte offers an excellent opportunity for career development. The UNC Charlotte offers a complete benefits package and competitive salary. The Charlotte region provides wonderful environment to work and live.


Ideal Qualifications:

  • Ph. D in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology or related field.
  • Experience with budding yeast including gene deletion, transformation etc.
  • Experience with general molecular techniques such as Western Blotting, DNA cloning, coimmunoprecipitation.