Postdoc in Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics(all genders welcome)

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoc in Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics to join a dynamic research training group focused on nuclear genome evolution. The successful candidate will coordinate research papers, develop analysis pipelines, and play a key role in guiding PhD students while contributing to impactful publications.

Leistungen

Access to a Center for National High Performance Computing

Support for work-life balance and family-friendly policies

Qualifikationen

• Experience with large eukaryotic genomes and polyploids.
• Background in reproductive systems evolution and the 'paradox of sex'.
• Guidance and training experience in evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics.

Aufgaben

• Guide and coordinate synthesis papers in a research training group.
• Develop analysis pipelines and conduct meta-analyses.
• Train PhD students and present results at conferences.

Kenntnisse

Genomics

Statistical Methods

Teamwork

English (C1)

Ausbildung

Doctorate/PhD in Biology or Bioinformatics

Jobbeschreibung

At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, GRK 2984 Evolutionäre Genomik: Folgen biodiverser Fortpflanzungssysteme, there is a position as
Postdoc in Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics(all genders welcome)
Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%
to be filled. Starting date is 1/1/2026. The position is limited to 30.06.28.

This is position be mainly engaged to guide and coordinate synthesis papers of the research training groups, with a focus on nuclear genome evolution in eukaryotes. The goal of our research training group, including 11 subprojects, is to analyze the evolution of genomes 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.

Please see further details on the postdoc positions at https://uni-goettingen.de/de/events/687613.html, see first postdoc position, indicate your interest in your motivation letter.

Successful candidates will have
an outstanding Doctorate/PhD in Biology, with a focus on evolutionary genomics, or in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, with a focus on eukaryotic genomes,
experience in genomics, specifically with large genomes (also polyploids), and ample experience in statistical methods, proved by publications
proven background in theory related to evolution of reproductive systems and "paradox of sex"
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.

Your application must include a letter of motivation, CV, lists of publications, transcripts of your PhD, and certificates of English language proficiency as pdf files.

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.

Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 9/20/2025 on the application portal of the university using this link: http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/75997. For more information get in touch with Elvira Hörandl directly via E-Mail: [e-mail], Tel. [phone] .

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