Postdoc(all genders welcome)

Uni Goettingen; Göttingen; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Postdoc position at University of Göttingen is available in Evolutionary genomics, focusing on genome interactions across species. The role emphasizes guiding synthesis papers, developing analysis pipelines, and coordinating joint work within the research training group.

You will train PhD students, contribute to meta‑analyses, and help prepare papers for publication. Strong English skills and collaborative teamwork are essential, with opportunities for first authorships and networking.

Qualifications

• University degree in Biology and an outstanding Doctorate/PhD in Biology with a focus on evolutionary genomics, or microbiology with genome experience.
• Experience in genomics with lateral gene transfer or reticulate evolution, demonstrated by publications.
• Background in theory related to evolution of reproductive systems.
• Excellent command of scientific English (oral and written, minimum C1); experience guiding students in evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics and biostatistics.
• Experience in teamwork and in writing multi-authored papers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate synthesis papers within the RTG focused on genome interactions.
• Develop analysis pipelines and train PhD students in workshops and courses.
• Produce meta-analyses and joint papers; present results at talks and conferences.
• Contribute own ideas to joint papers and broaden methodological expertise.

Skills

Lateral gene transfer

Genomics research

Evolutionary genomics

Bioinformatics

Scientific English

Education

Biology degree + PhD in Evolutionary Genomics

Job description

Postdoc(all genders welcome) Hinweis: Nur in Englisch verfügbar

Stellen-ID: 76693 Einrichtung: GRK 2984 Evolutionäre Genomik: Folgen biodiverser Fortpflanzungssysteme Kontaktperson: Elvira Hörandl [e-mail] [phone] Besetzungsdatum: 15.02.2027 Bewerbungsfrist: 03.11.2026

At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, GRK 2984 Evolutionäre Genomik: Folgen biodiverser Fortpflanzungssysteme, there is a position as

Postdoc(all genders welcome)

Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100% to be filled. Starting date is 2/15/2027. The position is limited to 14.08.2029.

This is a postdoc position in Evolutionary genomics and will be mainly engaged to guide and coordinate synthesis papers of the research training group, with a focus on genome interactions. The goal of our research training group, including 11 subprojects, is to analyze genome interactions in sexual and asexual organisms in animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Our collaborative efforts will provide a better understanding of the “paradox of sex” in nature. The task of this postdoc will be to develop analysis pipelines, train PhD students in specific workshops and courses, and to develop overarching meta-analyses and joint papers, and present results in talks and at conferences. The postdoc will get ample opportunity to bring in own ideas into these joint papers, and will benefit from first authorships of these papers, from broadening methodical expertise, and by establishing scientific networks.

• a university degree in Biology or a related field and an outstanding Doctorate/PhD in Biology, with a focus on evolutionary genomics, or on microbiology, with experience with prokaryotic or organellar or virus genomes or mobile elements,
• experience in genomics, specifically with lateral gene transfer or reticulate evolution, proved by publications
• proven background in theory related to evolution of reproductive systems
• excellent command of scientific English (oral and written, min. equivalent to C1), -experience in guidance and training of students in evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics and biostatistics,
• experience in teamwork and in writing multi-authored papers.

We offer an excellent research team on the Göttingen Campus, including a Center for National High Performance computing and an AI service center. Experience with innovative methods, networking and high-impact publishing within the RTG team will be gained.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.

For more information get in touch with Elvira Hörandl directly via E-Mail: [e-mail], Tel. [phone].

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