Mots-Clés

Genomics, bioinformatics, apple, Transposable element

Description

IRHS (Institute of Research in Horticulture and Seeds) is a joint research unit (UMR 1345) under the
supervision of INRAE, the Rennes-Angers Agro Institute and the University of Angers. It is a research
institute composed of 14 research teams and several mutualized technical plaforms that integrate
expertise in genetics, genomics, epigenomics, physiology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. Located in
Angers (France), researchers enjoy a privileged working environment in a dynamic scientific and
teaching environment.
Purpose
We are looking for a high skilled and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team (VALEMA –
VALorization of Epigenetic Marks in plAnts) in Angers for a two years contract (January 2025 to
December 2026). We study the effects of transposable elements (TE) on genome evolution and plant
adaptation to climate change. The successful applicant will join an international project focused on a
perennial plant (Apple - Malus Domestica) which aims at (i) characterizing recent natural TE
transposition events and their potential effects on plants response to the environment, and (ii)
exploiting and inducing this naturally occurring phenomenon to generate novel genotypes in order to
propose an alternative method to plant breeding.
Your tasks and responsibilities
You will contribute to establish and validate new bioinformatic methods to compare genome
sequences (generated from long read sequencing technologies), identify recent TE insertions, and
characterize their effects on plants response to environmental constrains. To this end, you will ac)vely
interact with bioinformaticians, data scientists and molecular biologists in an international and
interdisciplinary project (a 6-month stay in Switzerland is planned).
Your profile
We seek a candidate who possesses the following:
- PhD in Genomics and Bioinformatics, with strong foundation in plant genomics, as well as
strong scientific track record and problem-solving capacities
- Strong background in genome analysis required, particularly in Transposable Element analysis
- Experience in project management in a multidisciplinary and international context
- Experiences in plant phenotyping, molecular biology are helpful
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Excellent proficiency in English, both spoken and wriben, knowledge of French is an advantage
We support a flexible working model with the op)on of partially working from home. During this
postdoctoral experience you will integrate a dynamic team where you will be able to apply your
expertise and grow your competencies in a supportive environment.