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PhD position in human Palaeogenomics (M/W)

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
4 Aug 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
CNRS
Department
Centre d'Anthropobiologie et de Genomique de Toulouse
Research Field
History
Anthropology
Environmental science
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
France
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
35
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The PhD student will be part of an ANR (French National Research Agency) project led by Dr Andaine Seguin-Orlando, associate professor in palaeogenomics at the University Paul Sabatier Toulouse 3.
The Centre for Anthropobiology and Genomics of Toulouse (CAGT, UMR 5288) is part of the University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse 3 (UT3) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). Offices and laboratories are located in the historical heart of Toulouse (500 000 inhabitants, including 130 000 students).
With 50+ employees, the CAGT offers an international and multidisciplinary research environment. The facility includes aDNA clean-labs and post-PCR facilities, fully equipped for aDNA extraction, library construction, amplification, quantitation, purification and sequencing (Illumina MiniSeq). Enhanced computing (640 CPUs, 6.4Tb RAM) and data storage capacities (4.0PTb in total) are available for High-Throughput DNA sequencing data. The GenoToul platform also provides enhanced computing power (392 cores, 4.7Tb RAM) and storage capacities.
The PhD candidate will work in an interdisciplinary framework and will be a member of the Archaeology, Genomics, Environment and Societies (AGES) team, headed by Ludovic Orlando.

In the framework of the research project GenIn « Characterizing the deep roots of Gender Inequalities through molecular archaeology “, the CNRS Occitanie-Ouest is offering a fully-funded 3-year position in human palaeogenomics. The PhD student will receive training from experts and undertake cutting-edge research in archaeo-anthropology and palaeogenomics.
The project GenIn aims at leveraging the latest advances in molecular archaeology, combined with archaeology, anthropobiology and geochemistry, to better understand the deep roots of gender inequalities by exploring the status and life of women and men during the late Neolithic in present-day France territory.
The primary aim of the PhD project is to reconstruct and analyse ancient genomic data of late Neolithic individuals. When integrated to archeo-anthropological contexts, this new molecular data will enable the exploration of potential contrasts between men and women regarding their health, their position in familial and social networks as well as their respective contribution to the genetic make-up of the population. The analyses will use state-of-the art palaeogenomics methods to screen and recover ancient DNA data (using whole genome sequencing or targeted enrichment techniques depending on preservation conditions) from human skeletal remains dating ~3500-2500 Before Common Era and excavated in present-day Southern France.
The PhD candidate should have a background in molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, palaeogenomics or a related field. Knowledge in statistical and bioinformatics analyses is expected, as well as an interest in archaeology and anthropology. Experience in a molecular biology laboratory will be a plus.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the project (except for field work), from laboratory work and data analysis to the dissemination of results. Research results will be published in international peer-reviewed journals, and disseminated through oral presentations in national or international conferences and in general public seminars.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should be able to communicate (speaking + writing) in English. Being able to communicate in French is not required.
The CAGT wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of social background, disability, gender, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.

Requirements

Research Field
History
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Anthropology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Environmental science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic
Research Field
History
Years of Research Experience
None
Research Field
Anthropology
Years of Research Experience
None
Research Field
Environmental science
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Centre d'Anthropobiologie et de Genomique de Toulouse
Country
France
City
TOULOUSE

Contact

City
TOULOUSE
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