Postdoc position in Evolutionary Genomics 952 views

Kiel University and Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology are looking for a motivated researcher for a Postdoc position (2 years, 39 h/week). The position is headed by Prof. Dr. John Baines.

About the project:
  • The selected candidate will work on ongoing projects applying ecological and evolutionary approaches to gut microbiome-mediated treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
  • The work consists of experimental mouse models of IBD, including gnotobiotic humanized mice, computational analyses of microbiome sequencing data, and ultimately the possibility to translate results to clinical settings.
  • The candidate should have experience in one or more of the following: mouse experimental disease models, computational analysis of next generation sequencing data, evolutionary biology, microbiology.
  • The position is embedded in the German Research Foundation (DFG)-funded Excellence Cluster “Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation” (PMI) and will involve work at both the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH, Campus Kiel) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in nearby Plön.
  • The candidate will interact with an interdisciplinary team of evolutionary biologists, microbiologists and clinicians and make use of state of the art in-house facilities for gnotobiology and next generation sequencing.

Applications:

Candidates should send application by email to baines@evolbio.mpg.de (code 03/2020 in the subject line) including:

  • Motivation letter that describes their interest in the position and their relevant background (max. one page)
  • CV
  • Copies of certificates
  • Contact details of two references
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Organization

Kiel University and Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology

Country Germany
Fellowship Level Postdoctoral
Subject areas Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline February 12th, 2020
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