Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Parasite Genomics

Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen; Gießen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

La Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen recherche un postdoctorant en Parasite Genomics pour un projet innovant sur les parasites apicomplexans. Le candidat idéal aura un doctorat en biologie ou domaine connexe, avec une forte motivation pour la recherche et des compétences en biologie moléculaire. Ce poste offre une opportunité unique de contribuer à des recherches de pointe dans un environnement collaboratif.

Leistungen

Utilisation gratuite des transports publics locaux

Plus de 100 séminaires de formation par an

Horaires de travail flexibles

Pension de l'entreprise et allocations familiales

Compatibilité travail-famille

Qualifikationen

• Doctorat en biologie, biochimie, bioinformatique, biomédecine, médecine ou médecine vétérinaire.
• Expérience en méthodes de biologie cellulaire et moléculaire.
• Ouverture à apprendre de nouvelles techniques.

Aufgaben

• Étudier les adaptations moléculaires des parasites apicomplexans.
• Séquençage des génomes des corallicolids et comparaison avec d'autres apicomplexans.
• Évaluer l'impact physiologique de l'infection sur la santé des coraux.

Kenntnisse

Cell and molecular biology methods

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Motivation

Ausbildung

M. Sc. or equivalent university degree

Doctorate or PhD degree

Jobbeschreibung

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 25,000 students and 5,800 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.

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Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Parasite Genomics

The position is part of the project "Revealing the missing link: An integrative genomics approach to understand intracellular parasitism by protozoan parasites”, which is externally funded by an Exploration Grant from the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation. The project is limited until 31.08.2027 at the Institute of Veterinary Pathology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).

Your tasks at a glance

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team investigating the molecular adaptations of apicomplexan parasites during their evolutionary transition from free-living organisms to intracellular parasites. This project focuses on a newly discovered lineage of apicomplexans called corallicolids, which inhabit corals worldwide and serve as an ideal model for studying this transition (Kwong et al., Nature 2019). The successful candidate will use advanced molecular biology techniques to sequence the genomes of corallicolids from infected corals and compare them with those of other apicomplexans to identify evolutionary changes. Additionally, the candidate will assess the physiological impact of corallicolid infection on coral health, linking the genomic findings to an infection model.

Your qualifications and competences

• Completed M. Sc. or equivalent university degree and doctorate or PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biomedicine, medicine, veterinary medicine, or equivalent
• Experience in cell and molecular biology methods, and in genomics and bioinformatics
• High degree of motivation, self-organization and openness to learn new techniques
• Extraordinary level of autonomy and analytical thinking
• Ability to plan and pursue a research project independently and in a team
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English

Our offer to you

• An interesting and challenging research project
• Integration into an open-minded, collaborative, and highly motivated research team
• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.

You want to break new ground with us?

Apply via our online form by June 6 th , 2025, indicating reference number 300/10. We look forward to receiving your application.