Postdoctoral position in Evolutionary Epigenomics

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Who we are . Our team studies how genetic conflicts shape the evolution and function of the epigenome. We combine phylogenetic approaches with in vivo epigenome profiling to identify genetic innovations in chromatin pathways and characterize their function (e.g., see Mordier et al ., Gen. Biol. Evol., 2025; Molaro et al. , Genome Research , 2018; Mol. Biol. Evol. , 2020). We study these questions in normal and pathological contexts, using mouse models and mammalian tissue culture (e.g., see Molaro et al. , PLoS Biology , 2020; Chew et al. , Nature Comm., 2021). The Molaro Lab – Evolutionary Epigenomics and Genetic Conflicts – is seeking postdoctoral fellows to investigate the functional consequences of epigenome evolutionary diversification in mammals. ERC-funded for 3 years. Proposed project . Through an ERC-funded project, the postdoctoral fellow will investigate the functions of germline chromatin pathways subject to diversifying selection in primates and rodents. More specifically, the in vivo chromatin functions of rapidly evolving histones proteins with novel parental-effects during reproduction. Fellows will develop original comparative cross-species epigenome profiling approaches in mouse models and tissue culture. We provide a secured 3-year salary with full benefits. We also provide career development and training programs throughout the contract. Host institute . Our lab