Postdoc for marine molecular chronobiology (f/x/d/m)
Core
Investigate the mechanistic understanding of the circadian clock system in the North Atlantic zooplankton species Calanus finmarchicus to understand how clocks function in self-made pelagic environments.
Role type
Postdoctoral researcher (marine molecular chronobiology)
Builds
Research insights on circadian clock mechanisms in marine zooplankton
Domain
Marine biology / Molecular chronobiology / Genetics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cell culture assays, CRISPR-based targeted mutagenesis, microinjection protocols, genotyping, molecular cloning, sequence analysis, gene editing
Preferred skills
chronobiology experience, work with non-model organisms, in situ stainings (FISH, immunohistochemistry, HCR), physiological analysis, behavioral analysis, marine field work, eDNA
Technologies
CRISPR, Drosophila S2 cells, FISH, immunohistochemistry, HCR
Responsibilities
Analyze functional interactions of Calanus circadian clock components; Establish Calanus mutant strains via CRISPR; Characterize phenotypic rhythmicity of Calanus mutants; Participate in student supervision and teaching
Seniority
Postdoctoral researcher