You will find below a text describing an open PhD position available at
the Museum National dâHistoire Naturelle (Paris, France).
A 3-year Phd position on Comparative genomics of extant and past
populations of giraffes is available at the Department of Systematic
and Evolution of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris,
France (UMR CNRS 7205). The project will integrate genomic data on
museum specimens for studying taxonomic delimitation.
Several
historical specimens will be studied, including the famous Zarafa, the
first living giraffe imported in France in 1826. The analyses will
allow us to test the existence of recent or ancient gene flow between
populations and to better understand the phylogeography of giraffes.
Our results will have important consequences for conservation of
subsisting wild populations and on the management of populations
maintained in captivity.
We are looking for a student who is highly motivated and
interested in evolutionary biology, genomics, and ancient DNA.
Experience in molecular laboratory techniques, working with NGS data
and phylogenetic analyses are all potentially relevant. Applicants must
have a Masterâs degree or equivalent in a relevant field of biology.
The working language in the laboratory is English. French skills,
although helpful, are not essential.
Complete application, including a CV, copies of educational
certificates, a statement of research interests (not exceeding two
pages), letters of recommendation, and contact details of two referees
(name, e-mail and telephone number) should be sent to Alexandre
Hassanin (
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before the 15th of september 2015. Interviews with selected candidates
will be arranged. The start date is 1st of November 2015.
Best regards,
Alexandre
Alexandre Hassanin
Museum national d'Histoire naturelle
Institut de Systematique, Evolution, Biodiversité (ISYEB)
UMR 7205 MNHN CNRS UPMC
55, rue Buffon - CP N° 51
75005 Paris - France
Tel: 33 (0)1 40 79 56 93
Fax: 33 (0)1 40 79 30 63
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