Highlights:
1. The Fellowship will have the duration of 6 months, starting in January 2010 Study the molecular mechanisms responsible for early transcriptional activation of the embryo after egg fertilization in Drosophila melanogaster.
2. Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, and equivalent. Candidates with previous experience in ChiP and protein purification techniques are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Application to a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Project PTDC/ BIA-BCM/ 69256/ 2006
4. The application to a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is open under the Project PTDC/BIA-BCM/69256/ 2006, called “Characterization of the transcriptional activation of the quiescent zygotic genome after oocyte fertilization.” financed by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia.
5. Duration: The Fellowship will have the duration of 6 months with the possibility of an extension, starting in January 2010, in exclusiveness regime, as regulated by the human resources of FCT
(http://www.fct.mctes.pt/pt/ apoios/formacao/ambitoprojectos) and fellowships regulation of Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (http://www.igc.gulbenkian.pt/).
6. Subject of Activities: The main aim of this proposal is to study the molecular mechanisms responsible for early transcriptional activation of the embryo after egg fertilization in Drosophila melanogaster.
7. Scientific Orientation: Early Fly Development Group – Rui Gonçalo Martinho.
8. Selecting Criteria: Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, and equivalent. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with previous biochemistry experience. Candidates with previous experience in ChiP and protein purification techniques are strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Month Stipend: According the regulations of the FCT Scientific Fellowships in Portugal (net salary, €1.495.00/month).
10. Application Documents: Curriculum Vitae, contacts of previous supervisors, and a Letter of Motivation should be sent by mail or e-mail to the following address: Rui Gonçalo Martinho - Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência Apartado 14 - 2781-901 OEIRAS
Email: rmartinho@igc.gulbenkian.pt
11. Application Period: From 18/10/2009 until 30/11/2009.
