Post-doc position in the Schloegelhofer lab

Max F. Perutz Laboratories, University of Vienna, Austria
 The specific project is embedded in a collaborative effort to understand the molecular details of inter-homologue meiotic DNA repair. Candidates should be creative thinkers, acquainted with the topic and have a strong track record. Furthermore, extensive experience with heterologous protein expression, protein purification and assays to probe for DNA-protein interactions are required.

Please send your application, including a motivation letter, a scientific CV and two contacts for references topeter.schloegelhofer@univie.ac.at.



Marie-Therese Kurzbauer
marie-therese.kurzbauer@univie.ac.at
Max F. Perutz Laboratories/University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Ansprechpartner: Peter Schlögelhofer (peter.schloegelhofer@univie.ac.at)

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Postdoc Position on Evolutionary Genomics (Kiel)

Postdoc Position on Evolutionary Genomics

Basic Information

Postdoctoral Scientist position for 6 years, starting date 1 July 2016 or soon thereafter, salary at level TV-L E14

Area of Work

Up-to-date research work on genome evolution - with a focus on either antibiotic resistance evolution or the evolution of C. elegans-microbe-interactions. Within the 6-years-time frame, an innovative research program in one of these fields shall be developed. In addition, contributions to the teaching activities of the Schulenburg group within the fields of evolutionary ecology, biostatistics, and/or genomics at both Bachelor- and Master-level (four hours per week).

Expectations and Requirements

University degree and PhD in the general area of evolutionary genomics with one of the above listed foci. Experience in the independent performance of research in these areas (e.g., based on a first postdoc project). Excellent knowledge of genome analysis, including population genetics. High competence in English. Ideally, experience in teaching students, supervision of BSc and MSc projects, experience in procurement of third-party funding, and international experience(s) (e.g., postdoc outside of Germany). Kiel University aims at a higher proportion of women in research and education, and, therefore, specifically encourages qualified female scientists to apply. Female scientists will be preferentially considered in case of equivalent qualification, competence and achievements. Kiel University specifically supports employment of severely handicapped people. Therefore, severely handicapped applicants will be preferentially considered in case of suitable qualification. Kiel Un!
 iversity specifically welcomes application from people with migration background.

Location

The position will be based in the Schulenburg group at the University of Kiel, Northern Germany. The department provides an international and interactive atmosphere, while Kiel University and connected institutes (e.g., Max Planck Institute in Ploen) offer a stimulating research environment with a particular focus on evolutionary biology and also C. elegans genetics. The city of Kiel is a medium-sized town located at the coast of the Baltic Sea. It is the capital of the most Northern state of Germany, Schleswig-Holstein. It offers many opportunities for leisure activities, including theatres, an opera, the Schleswig-Holstein classical music festival, the heavy metal festival in Wacken, sailing, surfing, cycling, and the famous festivities of the "Kieler Woche" – one of the largest sailing events in Europe.

Applications

Applications should include a motivation letter (max. 2 pages long), CV, publication list, names and contact details of two referees (who are familiar with the applicant’s work), and copies of certificates. Deadline for applications is 08.04.2016. Applications should be sent as a single pdf-document by Email to Hinrich Schulenburg (hschulenburg@zoologie.uni-kiel.de).

Deadline for applications

8 April 2016

Further questions

Send an Email to Hinrich Schulenburg (hschulenburg@zoologie.uni-kiel.de).


Hinrich Schulenburg
hschulenburg@zoologie.uni-kiel.de
Universität Kiel
Kiel

Ansprechpartner: Hinrich Schulenburg, hschulenburg@zoologie.uni-kiel.de