The LOEWE Center for Translational Biodiversity Genomics (LOEWE-TBG, https://tbg.senckenberg.de/) aims at making the genomic basis of biological diversity accessible for basic and applied research. Building on genome sequencing and analysis, LOEWE-TBG research topics range from comparative genomics, natural products genomics, and genomic biomonitoring to functional environmental genomics. LOEWE-TBG is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and is a joint venture of the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN), Goethe-University Frankfurt, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen and Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology.
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung and the LOEWE-TBG invite applications for a PostDoc (m/f/d) Position in Genomic Wildlife Monitoring/ Population Genomics of European Mammals (full time, 3 years)
Your tasks
- (Re-)Sequencing, assembly, and annotation of genomes from recolonizing (e.g., wolf, lynx, beaver) and invasive (e.g., raccoon, raccoon dog, mink) European mammals
- Analyses of large population genomic data sets to study population structure, dispersal, gene-flow and rapid adaptive evolution in mammals expanding in anthropogenic environments
- Coordinating research and communication within a large network of international scientists
- Publication of results in high-profile international journals
Your profile
- PhD in Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics or a related subject
- Experience with analyzing genome data and population genomic analysis Exceptional interest in wildlife biology and population genomics
- Teamwork oriented and excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and oral English
What is awaiting you?
- An interesting task in a dynamic team of researchers within an international research group and joining the new LOEWE TBG excellence centre with its 20 new research groups
- The possibility to create a network with scientists in interdisciplinary fields in translational biodiversity genomics
- Flexible working hours – dual career service - leave of absence due to family reasons (audit "berufundfamilie") – parent-child- office – annual special payment – company pension scheme – Senckenberg badge for free entry in museums in Frankfurt – leave of 30 days/year
- Place of employment: Gelnhausen
- Working hours: full time (40 hours/week)
- Type of contract: The contract shall start as soon as possible and is initially limited for 3 years
- Salary and benefits: according to the collective agreement of the State of Hesse (pay grade E13)
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung supports equal opportunity of men and women and therefore strongly invites women to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicants will be given preference. The employer is the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.
How to apply
Please send your application, mentioning the reference of this job offer (ref.#12-22001), by e-mail to recruiting@senckenberg.de. The application should include a brief cover letter detailing your research interests and experience (1 page), a CV with publication list, and copies of your certificates, transcripts and grades.
The application deadline is March 15th, 2022.
For scientific information please contact Dr. Carsten Nowak, carsten.nowak@senckenberg.de (recolonizing mammals, large carnivores, conservation genomics); see also “Genomic Biomonitoring” at https://tbg.senckenberg.de.
Please send your application, mentioning the reference of this job offer (ref.#12-22001), by e-mail to recruiting@senckenberg.de. The application should include a brief cover letter detailing your research interests and experience (1 page), a CV with publication list, and copies of your certificates, transcripts and grades.
The application deadline is March 15th, 2022.
For scientific information please contact Dr. Carsten Nowak, carsten.nowak@senckenberg.de (recolonizing mammals, large carnivores, conservation genomics); see also “Genomic Biomonitoring” at https://tbg.senckenberg.de.
