PostDoc in Cyanobacterial Evolutionary Genomics [Germany]
The Genomic Microbiology Group at the Institute of Microbiology in Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel, Germany, invites applications for:
Research Assistant (Postdoc) Position in Cyanobacterial Evolutionary Genomics
The Dagan group research interests are focused on microbial genome evolution. Our current research projects include the study of DNA acquisition dynamics in natural environments, the evolution of protein interaction with molecular chaperones and the evolution of phenotypic diversity in cyanobacteria. In our research we use both computational and experimental approaches (see http://www.mikrobio.uni-kiel.de/de/ag-dagan). The working language of the group is English.
The position offers the opportunity to develop an independent research and teaching profile (including habilitation at the Institute of Microbiology, CAU Kiel). Development of new research proposals and publication of high-quality original scientific research are expected. The teaching load is 4 hours per week. Teaching will be in German and/or English primarily in the M.Sc. Genetics and Microbiology and B.Sc. Biology programs at Kiel University. The research assistant is expected to help in supervising MSc and PhD students within the group.
Candidate qualifications: (1) Doctoral or PhD degree in Microbiology, Post-Doctoral work is an advantage (2) Knowledge and experience in molecular microbiology techniques. Any of following expertise is an advantage: plasmid engineering and generation of knockout mutant strains, work with cyanobacterial strains or environmental samples, running experimental evolution setups, knowledge of DNA and RNA extraction for sequencing projects. (3) a strong publication record, (4) good oral and written communication skills (English is required, German a plus), (5) skills and desire to communicate and interact with other scientists.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a statement of research interests and contact addresses of two referees in a single PDF to Prof. Tal Dagan, email: tdagan@ifam.uni-kiel.de
The position is initially offered for three years at the German TV-L E13 pay scale and may be extended up to five years.
Application deadline: 15.05.2014 or until the position is filled. Interviews will take place during May-July 2014. The planned starting date for the position is September 1st, 2014.