The Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution, Group Behavioral Ecology and Social Evolution at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (EG 13 TV-L) for 33 months (with the possible extension of additional 4 ½ years).
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher Position in the Behavioral Ecology and Social Evolution group of Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution. This international research team focusses on the evolution, genomics, behavior, and chemical ecology of social insects (https://www.blogs.uni-mainz.de/fb10-evolutionary-biology/research-groups/).
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in evolutionary or behavioral genomics and bioinformatics who in addition to conducting research will support scientific coordination and teaching within the Graduate Program GenEvo (https://www.imb.de/about-imb/joint-research-initiatives/genevo).
Tasks will include
- develop and conduct individual research projects on topics related to our research
- writing publications and grant proposals
- Initiate and coordinate collaborations between different GenEvo research groups
- Co-supervision of graduate and undergraduate research projects
- Teaching in GenEvo and Master Programs in Biology (in English)
- Support computational analysis in our group and beyond
The University of Mainz hosts many excellent scientific institutions (http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/) and Mainz is a historic city located on the Rhine River with many students and a rich social and cultural
life. Interested candidates should send an application (as a single e-mail attachment) containing a CV, training certificates, a letter of motivation, and references to foitzik@uni-mainz.de
Closing date for the application is March 21st, 2021
Starting date for the position is negotiable, earliest possible date is April 15st 2021
