Postdoc position in Bioinformatics: The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in Bioinformatics to join the “Aquatic FUNgal biodiversity: developing knowledge and strAtegies to inform ConservaTION priorities and measures (FUNACTION)” project.
Job Title: Postdoc in Bioinformatics
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Aquatic FUNgal biodiversity
Location: Neuglobsow, Stechlin, Deutschland (Remote (hybrid) options available)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Biology, or related field
- Demonstrated experience in molecular/genomic work
- Ability to perform advanced bioinformatic analyses
- Strong statistics and bioinformatic skills
- Programming skills are highly beneficial
- Collaborative team-worker
- Good communication skills in English, including scientific writing
The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in Bioinformatics to join the “Aquatic FUNgal biodiversity: developing knowledge and strAtegies to inform ConservaTION priorities and measures (FUNACTION)” project. The postdoctoral project focuses on the assessment of the positioning, performance, and effectiveness of existing priority areas for protecting aquatic fungal biodiversity and function via identification of spatio-temporal AF biodiversity and functional patterns and their drivers. The successful candidate will join the “Aquatic Microbial Ecology” group.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field samplings and experiments to assess diversity and functionality of aquatic fungi, developing and using bioinformatic tools to analyze amplicon as well as shotgun metagenomic sequences, conducting statistical analyses of fungal data from field sampling and lab experiments, publication of results in scientific journals and presentation at conferences, and coordinating with project partners for synthesis of spatio-temporal data on aquatic fungal diversity and functionality.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit their application with the usual documents (letter of motivation indicating research interests and experience, CV with publication list, certificates, contact details of at least 2 referees) by February 15, 2023. Please state the job reference number 38/2022 and apply exclusively via the recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs.
Last Date for Apply: 15 February 2023
Salary: According to the German salary scheme for the public sector for postdoctoral research (100% E13 TVöD Bund).
Research group offers an exciting position in an international and dynamic team of researchers, and an attractive scientific working environment including excellent equipment and technical support. We foster flat hierarchies and active participation. The IGB is committed to diversity and provides training and qualification opportunities for career development. The working language at IGB is English.
