We are recruiting a postdoc
Peter Lind and I have a postdoc project available as part of the ‘Excellence by Choice’ postdoctoral program. The project looks at how horizontal gene transfer affects genetic regulation in microbial communities. We are looking for someone interested in building theoretical/mathematical models to explore this fascinating topic.
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Overview
Peter Lind and I have a postdoc project available as part of the ‘Excellence by Choice’ postdoctoral program. The project looks at how horizontal gene transfer affects genetic regulation in microbial communities. We are looking for someone interested in building theoretical/mathematical models to explore this fascinating topic. Apply by March 19.
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Description
Horizontal gene transfer plays an important role in shaping microbial community structure and facilitating short-term adaptation to stressful environments, but it can also alter the structure and regulation of key genetic pathways. By using theoretical models, we aim to model the dynamics of horizontal gene transfer in microbes exposed to periodic stress in order to better understand the resulting impact of horizontal genetic transfer on genetic architecture and the mechanisms of cell decision making.
