Postdoc position in Environmental Genomics 846 views

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology is looking for motivated researchers to fill the position of Postdoc (3 years, 39 h/week) in the Max Planck research group “Environmental Genomics” headed by Prof. Eva H. Stukenbrock. The position will commence on 01.06.2020. The position is limited to 3 years.

About the position:

• The successful candidate will lead analyses of multiple population genomic datasets, including changes in diversity, admixture, signatures of selection, comparisons of impacts and changes across species, and conduct analyses to understand processes of speciation.
• The postdoc will supervise student projects at various levels and have the possibility of contributing to teaching in evolutionary biology and population genetics at Kiel University.

Requirements:

• Candidate should have a PhD in the field of Population Genetics/Evolutionary Biology.
• No experience in fungal biology or genetics is required, though experience with population genomic modeling, Approximate Bayesian Computation, and database management is a plus.
• Proficiency in Linux scripting, in a major programming language and in handling large datasets is a requirement.

Applications:

Application to be sent via email to stukenbrock@evolbio.mpg.de (code 01/2020 in the subject line) including:

• Motivation letter that describes interest in the position and relevant background
• CV
• Copies of certificates
• Contact details of two references.