Research Scientist (Postdoc) in Genomics and Bioinformatics(all genders welcome)

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A public research university in Germany is seeking a Research Scientist (Postdoc) in Genomics and Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will engage in precision phenotyping and genomic analyses for drought stress tolerance in Quercus rubra. A Master's degree in related fields and proficiency in bioinformatics are required. This role offers an opportunity for publication and collaboration in a leading research environment.

Qualifikationen

• High motivation and enthusiasm.
• Very good publication record depending on career stage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Whole Genome Sequencing of about 570 individuals.
• Bioinformatic analysis of nucleotide sequence data.
• Application of drought stress and phenotyping of seedlings.
• Conduct GWAS for drought tolerance.
• Perform comparative genomic analyses.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist in project organization.

Kenntnisse

Bioinformatics proficiency

Experience with GWAS

Molecular breeding methods knowledge

Statistics and data analysis

English language skills

Teamwork ability

Ausbildung

Master degree in biology, agricultural sciences, or related disciplines

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

At the University of Göttingen - Public Law Foundation -, Abt. Forstgenetik und Forstpflanzenzüchtung, there is a position as Research Scientist (Postdoc) in Genomics and Bioinformatics (all genders welcome). Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is limited to 36 months. The successful candidate will work in the project: "Precision phenotyping in Quercus rubra - Development of gene markers for early selection of drought stress tolerant seedlings" funded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity.

Your tasks

• Whole Genome Sequencing of about 570 individuals in a Quercus rubra full-sib family
• Bioinformatic analysis of the nucleotide sequence data including SNP calling and genotyping
• Application of drought stress and high precision phenotyping of seedlings using a LemnaTec phenotyping system
• Genome-wide association analyses (GWAS) to identify candidate genes associated with drought tolerance
• Comparative genomic analyses
• Publication of results in peer‑reviewed journals
• Assistance with the organization and coordination of the project

Your profile

• Master degree in biology, agricultural sciences, forest sciences or related disciplines
• High motivation and enthusiasm
• Proficiency in bioinformatics and experience with GWAS and genomic selection methods
• Sound knowledge and understanding of molecular breeding methods
• Experience and profound knowledge in statistics, quantitative genetics and data analysis
• Excellent English language skills
• Very good publication record (dependent on the career stage)
• Very good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team

Equal opportunities

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.

Application

Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 10/15/2025 on the application portal of the university using this link: 10/15/2025 on the application portal of the university using this link: http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76111. For more information get in touch with Oliver Gailing directly via E-Mail: [e-mail], Tel. [phone].

Note

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