INRAE conducts extensive research across various fields, spanning crop enhancement, sustainable farming methods, animal genetics and health, biodiversity preservation, and the intricate relationship between ecosystems and agriculture. Their efforts are pivotal in promoting sustainable and eco-conscious approaches to agriculture and food production. INRAE is currently extending an opportunity for a PhD position focused on investigating the role of miRNAs in regulating oocyte reserves in fish. This opportunity welcomes applications from individuals worldwide. Eligible candidates should hold a Master's or Engineering degree in a pertinent field. Program: PhD Position Coverage: Fully Funded Nationality: International Degree Level: PhD Duration: 3 Years Monthly Gross: 2044€ Benefits Up to 30 Days of Annual Leave Parenting Support Holiday and Leisure Services Skills Development Sports and Cultural Activities

1. Fully Funded PhD Position at INARE
in France 2024| Control of Oocyte
Reserve in Fish
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2. Intro
• INRAE conducts extensive research across various
fields, spanning crop enhancement, sustainable
farming methods, animal genetics and health,
biodiversity preservation, and the intricate relationship
between ecosystems and agriculture. Their efforts are
pivotal in promoting sustainable and eco-conscious
approaches to agriculture and food production. INRAE
is currently extending an opportunity for a PhD
position focused on investigating the role of miRNAs in
regulating oocyte reserves in fish. This opportunity
welcomes applications from individuals worldwide.
Eligible candidates should hold a Master's or
Engineering degree in a pertinent field.

3. Brief
• Program: PhD Position
• Coverage: Fully Funded
• Nationality: International
• Degree Level: PhD
• Duration: 3 Years
• Monthly Gross: 2044€

4. Benefits
• Up to 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Parenting Support
• Holiday and Leisure Services
• Skills Development
• Sports and Cultural Activities

5. Project Description
• Research will be conducted in role of miRNAs in the Control of Oocyte Reserve in
Fish. This thesis is part of a research project that seeks to uncover the basic
workings of the egg supply in fish ovaries, which produce mature eggs during each
reproductive cycle. This study aims to help us understand the natural changes in
fish that are important for things like protecting wild fish populations and making
fish farming better. This project will be co-supervised by Violette Thermes (LPGP,
INRAE) and Frédérique Clément (MUSCA, INRIA).
• The researcher will employ a variety of techniques in their work. These include 3D
imaging through confocal microscopy, which will be conducted using the LPGP 3D
imaging platform. They will harness open-source Deep Learning algorithms for
image analysis to extract valuable insights from their data. Additionally, histology
techniques such as in situ hybridization (utilizing RNAscope technology) and
immunohistochemistry, involving antibodies or nanobodies, will be utilized to
examine tissue samples. To delve into gene expression patterns, the researcher will
turn to transcriptomics approaches, specifically RNA-seq. These techniques
collectively form the toolkit for their research, enabling a comprehensive
exploration of their objectives.

6. Eligibility Criteria
• All overseas students are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have Master or Engineering
degree in reproductive and developmental
biology, and in cellular and molecular biology.
• Applicants having experience and proficiency
in microscopy and image analysis will be
preferred.

7. How to Apply
• Applicants should apply online for these
positions.
• Candidates should send CV and motivation letter
at following given email address.
• All eligible candidates will be considered.
• Application received after last date will not be
entertained.
• Deadline
• Last date to apply for Fully Funded PhD Position
at INARE in France is 30th November, 2023.