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The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and demanding job in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Chair of Population Genetics and Biodiversity Research, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position as of 01.01.2025 on a temporary basis for a period of three years ending on 31.12.2027 with the option of prolongation:

Research Assistant (m/f/d)

Start date 01.01.2025

Working hours full-time with 40 hours

Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L

Location Rostock

Tender number W 144/2024

Limitation limited until 31.12.2027

Application time 2024-11-24

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Mrs Petra Westphal

Phone number: 0381/498-1275

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Department:
Mrs Prof. Dr. Mathilde Cordellier

Phone number: 0381/498-6260

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The Population Genetics group at the University of Rostock is a newly established chair led by Prof. Dr. Mathilde Cordellier, with a focus on evolutionary research, mainly with invertebrate species. Our work is at the interface of evolution and ecology. Our goal is to understand rapid adaption through hybridization processes by studying the genomes of invertebrate species such as Daphnia. Working on these species offer the unique opportunity to look back in time by using resting stages, and planned projects include the genomic analysis of sediment cores. Further, the group is working on genome and sex chromosome evolution in spiders. We make use of a broad range of techniques: life history experiments, transcriptomics, genome sequencing, bioinformatics are all contributing to our understanding of species' evolution.

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology or similar field. They would bring experience in evolutionary genomics, as evidenced by at least one publication in this broad area. We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher who is keen to contribute to the research topics in the group, such as (1) Recombination and Hybridization in a Daphnia species complex (2) Population genomics through time with resting egg banks (3) Interspecific variation in gene expression in hybridizing Daphnia species (4) Genome and sex chromosome evolution in spiders. The candidate will also be expected to further develop their own research profile with the aim of scientific qualification (habilitation). Finally, the tasks include teaching in Genetics, Bioinformatics and Molecular Ecology for 4 semester periods per week (4SWS) in the form of lectures and practical courses in the Bachelor, Master and teacher programs.

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in Biology, Bioinformatics or comparable discipline
• completed Ph D degree in Biology, Bioinformatics or comparable discipline at the time the contract starts
• desirable are 1 - 2 years of relevant professional experience as postdoc
• experience working with high-throughput sequencing data for genomic and/or transcriptomic studies, for example for genome assembly, variant analysis, and gene expression profiling
• successful publication of research results in peer reviewed journals is required
• experience working with non-model species is advantageous
• experience in applying for third-party funding for research projects is a plus
• confident knowledge of English language, both written and spoken and basic knowledge of German language or willingness to adopt these
• very good ability to work on schedule, communication skills for presenting research results and ability to work in a team and with international partners

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people with equal opportunities. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The experience level is determined individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

In principle, the position is also suitable for part-time employment. If corresponding applications are received, we will consider whether the part-time wishes can be met within the scope of official feasibilities.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your online application with complete, informative documents (cover letter, resume with a publication list and contact information for at least two references, diploma with indication of final grade, summary of previous research experience and exciting projects you want to conduct (max 2 pages) by 24.11.2024 at the latest. Only applications received via our application portal and containing all requested documents will be considered.

Unfortunately, application and travel costs cannot be covered.

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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0

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