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Postdoc position: Predicting gene regulation evolution
Research
Our lab employs simple experimental model systems to study fundamental evolutionary processes, using concepts from biology, engineering, and physics.
Based on mutants of the lactose repressor and operator, we have reconstructed the corresponding fitness landscape and shown that it is multi-peaked (see Nature 445, 2007). By constructing a synthetic microbial system, we have quantified the selective forces acting on regulatory networks, and demonstrated their evolutionary adaptation in variable environments (in review).
Our general aim is to study the evolution and design principles of biological systems in a manner that is more quantitative and predictive than existing approaches.
Job description
We are starting several new projects in this direction, including the evolutionary order in regulation networks, trajectories in multi-peaked landscapes, and the evolution of RNA networks.
Location
Biophysics - www.amolf.nl/~tansgroup.
Requirements
We are looking for an outstanding experimental physicist, chemist, or biologist with an interest to innovative experimentally and an affinity for mathematical modelling. The applicant should have a drive to excel in a competitive international environment.
PhD candidates must meet the requirements for an MSc-degree.
Conditions of Employment
FOM prefers candidates who have been obtained their PhD degree abroad and who have not had more than two Postdoc contracts.
You will be employed by the FOM-foundation for a fixed period of 2 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 3.546,+ euro gross per month, depending on your level of experience.
The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English).
General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel. The 'FOM-sollicitatiecode' (in Dutch) applies to this position.
Contact
Dr.ir. Sander Tans
Group leader Biophysics
Phone: +31 (0)20 608 12 34
Website
http://www.amolf.nl/
Applications
FOM Institute AMOLF
Personnel department
Postbus 41883
1009 DB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Please quote vacancy # 0901.34
Please send your:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page).
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.
* Replace seebelow by amolf.nl
Our lab employs simple experimental model systems to study fundamental evolutionary processes, using concepts from biology, engineering, and physics.
Based on mutants of the lactose repressor and operator, we have reconstructed the corresponding fitness landscape and shown that it is multi-peaked (see Nature 445, 2007). By constructing a synthetic microbial system, we have quantified the selective forces acting on regulatory networks, and demonstrated their evolutionary adaptation in variable environments (in review).
Our general aim is to study the evolution and design principles of biological systems in a manner that is more quantitative and predictive than existing approaches.
Job description
We are starting several new projects in this direction, including the evolutionary order in regulation networks, trajectories in multi-peaked landscapes, and the evolution of RNA networks.
Location
Biophysics - www.amolf.nl/~tansgroup.
Requirements
We are looking for an outstanding experimental physicist, chemist, or biologist with an interest to innovative experimentally and an affinity for mathematical modelling. The applicant should have a drive to excel in a competitive international environment.
PhD candidates must meet the requirements for an MSc-degree.
Conditions of Employment
FOM prefers candidates who have been obtained their PhD degree abroad and who have not had more than two Postdoc contracts.
You will be employed by the FOM-foundation for a fixed period of 2 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 3.546,+ euro gross per month, depending on your level of experience.
The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English).
General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel. The 'FOM-sollicitatiecode' (in Dutch) applies to this position.
Contact
Dr.ir. Sander Tans
Group leader Biophysics
Phone: +31 (0)20 608 12 34
Website
http://www.amolf.nl/
Applications
FOM Institute AMOLF
Personnel department
Postbus 41883
1009 DB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Please quote vacancy # 0901.34
Please send your:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page).
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.
* Replace seebelow by amolf.nl