Postdoc Position

The maintenance of the genome is essential for the functioning of the organismand for genetic inheritance. In the soma, DNA damage drives the aging process bycompromising cellular functions and gives rise to mutations the can cause cancer. DNA damage in germ cells can compromise fertility, while germline mutations can be fixed leading to genetic disorders and impacts genome evolution. We are investigating how genome instability drives somatic aging and affects reproduction. We thrive to generate new knowledge on the fundamental role of DNA repair and the damage response in organismal health and genetic inheritance.

Applicants should have a PhD degree and a solid background in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, or bioinformatics.

We are seeking highly motivated Postdoc candidates who are interested in investigating the fundamental role of DNA damage in aging and how inheritance of stable genomes is regulated. We are using both genetic and computational approaches primarily in the C. elegans but also in mammalian systems to investigate the molecular basis of aging and inheritance.