Location
Fondazione Edmund Mach
Contract
Fixed-time (30 months) third level Researcher (R3) in the field of RNA-Seq available at the Edmund Mach Foundation, funded by the HEU project BRYOMOLECULES.
Context
The BRYOMOLECULES project, started on September 1st 2024, aims to explore the untapped potential of EU bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) to develop innovative, sustainable bioactive compounds for use in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals while contributing to the EU Green Deal.
Key responsabilities
– Assemble and annotate multiple de novo transcriptomes from bryophytes
– Carry out gene mining: identify and select candidate genes from transcriptome
data sets obtained from different bryophyte species
– Develop methods for the integration of different data sources aimed at the
identification of candidate biosynthetic genes for added value metabolites
– Contribute to establish an online database of the major biosynthetic pathways
for secondary metabolism in bryophytes
This position will provide a unique professional experience at the interface between fundamental and applied research, allowing the successful candidate to develop her/his own research ideas aligned with the project’s goals.
Profile
– Proficiency in de novo RNA-Seq
– Strong self-motivation, adaptability and passion for research
– Good capacity to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
Deadline
October 22nd, 2024.
Contact
Applications are now open and require passing a formal selection. For more information please contact claudio.varotto@fmach.it or consult the detail job offer : Third Level Researcher Job Offer.