Junior Research Group Leader in Functional Genetics and Genomics of Fungi
The Senckenberg Society has an internationally known for all fields of Natural History research is seeking a Junior Research Group Leader in Functional Genetics and Genomics of Fungi. This position will exist in the larger framework of a government funded LOEWE excellence cluster in Integrative Fungal Research (IPF) in Frankfurt am Main. The Senckenberg Society runs six research institutes and two museums in Germany and is also custodian of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Messel.
Senckenberg is looking for an individual whose research will be adding significantly to the research aims of the LOEWE excellence cluster “Integrative Fungal Research”. The cluster includes researchers in mycology from Goethe-University Frankfurt a.M., Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, Philipps-University Marburg, University Kassel, and the Senckenberg Society.
The aim of the LOEWE excellence cluster will be to synergistically tie together the basic research areas of biodiversity research, molecular genetics, and genomics with translational research in biochemistry and biotechnology. Thus, the research cluster offers an ideal environment for scientific development and profiling.
Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E14). The position is limited to three years, with the possibility of extension for two years in case of positive evaluation. Senckenberg advocates gender equality. Women and other underrepresented groups are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The possibility of academic development (habilitation, equivalent to assistant/associate professor) will be given.
Apart from the salary of the group leader, a competitive core funding for instrumentation, running costs and personnel will be provided.
Research expertise in the areas of comparative genomics and transcriptomics, annotation of metabolic pathways and regulatory networks, or systems biology of fungi or oomycetes are particularly welcome. Applicants should have an international track record and have demonstrated their ability to develop innovative ideas in their field of
research. Previous experience with independent research is a plus but not mandatory. A record in third party funding acquisition is an advantage; willingness to acquire funding through research proposals is required.
To apply, applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, C.V., statement of research achievements, future research proposal (only one page, each), certificates (PhD, MSc, BSc, or similar) and the names of three scientists who could provide references. Applications should be submitted in a single PDF file by
e-Mail to recruiting@senckenberg.de.
Inquiries about the LOEWE excellence cluster Integrative Fungal Research and regarding the position can be made by contacting directly Prof. Dr. Marco Thines (thines@bio.uni-frankfurt.de).
The reference number is: #01-13001. Closing date: January 31, 2013.