Evolutionary Herbarium Genetics and Genomics
A postdoc position is available in the newly formed Herbarium Genomics
group at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology.
Scientific focus is the generation and analysis of DNA sequences from
both present-day and historic samples (herbaria and archaeological
remains) to address evolutionary questions in three main research
avenues:
– Identification and timing of key events in plant domestication
– Colonization of new ecological niches by invasive or introduced species
– Plant-pathogen epidemics in recent history
Initial appointments are normally for 2 years. The position is
available immediately.
Candidates will have demonstrated experience in next generation
sequencing analyses and strong computational skills, including
proficiency in at least one major programming or scripting language
and use of a Linux/Unix environment. A good understanding of molecular
and evolutionary biology, statistics and proficiency in R is a plus.
Our research is highly interdisciplinary and greatly benefits from an
interactive environment with computational biologists, molecular
biologists and evolutionary geneticists for daily discussions on
campus. The working language is English. We work closely with local
experts in plant genomics and ancient DNA, Detlef Weigel at the MPI
and Johannes Krause at the University of Tuebingen, as well as a
series of collaborators with expertise in plant pathology, taxonomy
and archaeology. Additional information on the group, the institute,
and Tuebingen can be found on our website
(http://www.weigelworld.org/research/projects/herbariumgenomics).
Please send applications with CV, statement of interest, name of 2
references and the subject line <herbarium genomics postdoc> to:
hernan [DOT] burbano [AT] tuebingen [DOT] mpg [DOT] de
Incomplete applications will not be considered.