Postdoctoral Research Position in Population Genomics/Bioinformatics
Institute of Experimental Ecology, Research Group Conservation Genomics &
EcoHealth, University of Ulm offers a
Postdoctoral Research Position in Population Genomics/Bioinformatics
(Scientific Assistant Position, Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterstelle, TV-L
13)
Our research focusses at the interface of Evolutionary Ecology and
Functional Biodiversity research. We aim to understand the fundamental
ecological, behavioral and immunogenetic (MHC)/genomic factors, as well as
population health related processes that drive adaptive evolution and ensure
ecosystem functions.
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong
background in Population Genomics, Evolutionary Ecology and Bioinformatics.
Successful candidates have their research focus preferably in areas such as
landscape genetics or parasitology (microbiome analyses) in an ecological,
conservation or evolutionary context. The scientific assistant is expected
to develop his or her own research agenda while also significantly
contributing to the bioinformatic processing of large data sets obtained by
next-generation sequencing in ongoing projects of the department. Thus,
practical experience with NGS technologies and platforms (e.g. IlluminaC),
with the Linux/Unix environment, scripting languages such as Python or
Pearl, database design and querying (SQL), as well as R-programming are
required.
The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a
multidisciplinary team. (S)he should have an excellent publication record,
experience with grant acquisition and teaching as well as good English
communication skills. The candidate is encouraged to apply for grants in
Germany or abroad. The position comes with a teaching requirement of 4h per
week during the semester. Teaching bachelor students has to be performed in
German. Consequently, willingness to learn German is required.
The contract shall start as early as possible. The position will initially
be restricted to two years, with possible extension to up to six years. The
possibility for “Habilitation” is given. The University of Ulm advocates
gender equality. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally
qualified handicapped applicants will be given preference.
Ulm is a city of 130,000 inhabitants at the Danube river within an one hour
train ride to Munich. It has an attractive historical centre and easy access
to the mountains for hiking and other outdoor activities. It offers a high
standard of living and is very well connected to other cities.
Qualified candidates should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications,
a description of research interests and future work including relevant
skills and experiences (3-5 pages), and names with email addresses of two
referees by email as a single PDF file to Prof. Dr. Simone Sommer.
Application deadline is the 20th of February 2014 and interviews will be
preferably set for the end of March or early April.
Prof. Dr. Simone Sommer
University of Ulm, Institute of Experimental Ecology, Albert-Einstein Allee
11, D-89069 Ulm
Tel.: 0049-731-5022660, Tel.: 0049-731-5022661 (Secretary)
Simone.Sommer@uni-ulm.de
Prof. Dr. Simone Sommer
University of Ulm
Institute of Experimental Ecology
Albert-Einstein Allee 11
D-89069 Ulm
Tel.: 0049-731-5022660
Tel.: 0049-731-5022661 (Secretary)
Fax: 0049-731-5022683